K19 Itamae Gyuto
The K19 Itamae Gyuto is part of Spyderco's Murray Carter Collection of kitchen knives.
Appearance in catalogs
- 2019 Spyderco Reveal Volume 2
- 2020 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2021 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2022 Spyderco Product Guide
- 2023 Spyderco Product Guide
Designer
History, mentionings etc. from the forums
- Spyderco/Murray Carter Kitchen Knife Collaboration., posted by forum member fixall
- Murray Carter in December's Byte!, posted by forum member Stuart Ackerman
Information from the Spyderco catalog on the web
K19 Itamae Gyuto
Translated as "cow blade," the Gyuto is the Japanese equivalent of the Western chef's knife. Its versatile design is suitable for slicing, carving, chopping, and detailed food preparation chores.
Literally meaning "in front of the cutting board," Itamae is an extremely prestigious title reserved for highly skilled sushi chefs. Consistent with that elite status, the Murray Carter Collection's Itamae Series -- the highest tier in the Collection -- proudly features premium materials and uncompromising craftsmanship.
The blades of Itamae Series knives are expertly crafted from laminated steel consisting of an Aogami Super Blue core clad between layers of SUS410 stainless steel. The classic three-layer construction allows the outer layers to protect and support the ultra-hard carbon-steel center layer that forms the blade's edge. Ground exceptionally thin and straight for unparalleled cutting performance, the blades also feature Murray Carter's signature "Carter Elbow" -- a distinctive taper from the spine to the point that reinforces the blade's tip.
The elite blades of the Itamae Series are paired with traditional "wa-style"(octagonal) handles made from stunning burl G-10 and highlighted with black G-10 ferrules. Created for those who demand the very best, the Itamae series faithfully captures the spirit of Murray Carter's coveted handmade kitchen knives and sets a new standard in high-performance kitchen cutlery.[1]
Variations
The K19 is originally made in Seki City, Japan, and:
- features a modified Drop Point Blade shape
- features a polished G-10 handle
- as one of few exceptions in Spyderco's line-up, it does not feature Spyderco's trademark round hole
SKU | Handle | Edge | Steel | From/To | MSRP | Note | Number made | Grind | Collectors club |
K19GBNBK | Black, White and Brown G-10 | PE | Super Blue/SUS410 | 2020 - | $445.00 (2021) | Part of Spyderco's Murray Carter Collection | N/A | Full Flat |
Most collectible variation
The original K19 Itamae Gyuto, complete with original box and papers in mint condition is likely to be the most collectible version.
Questions regarding collecting the K19
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Technical information
Measurements (mm and grams) of the K19 Itamae Gyuto:
Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
K19GBNBK | 390mm | 256mm | 239mm | 2.4mm | 210g |
Measurements (inches and ounces) of the K19 Itamae Gyuto:
Variation | Length overall | Length blade | Length edge | Blade thickness | Weight |
K19GBNBK | 15.35" | 10.06" | 9.40" | 0.094" | 7.4oz |
References
- ↑ The K19 Itamae Gyuto in Spyderco's online catalog
Pictures
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