Gyuto and Nakiri with Purple Hart wood handles

A set of two kitchen knives with handles of Purple Hart wood. Purple Hart is a tough durable wood from the tropics that is highly rot resistant. It really is purple in color. These handles have not been dyed, stained or otherwise colored; this is the natural color. The handles are oval in cross section and are oiled but otherwise unfinished. An occasional recoating of oil will help to keep them looking new. The blades are of AEB-L stainless steel with a hammered finish. The Chef/Gyuto has a 7-1/2" (190mm) blade. The Nakiri has a 7-1/4" (184mm) blade with and S-grind (hourglass shape in cross section) The S-grind promotes food release from the side of the blade.