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Specifications
- Blade length: 5.5 inches (140 mm)
- Series: K Series
- Steel: Acuto 440, Glestain’s own molybdenum-vanadium stainless steel, given a sub-zero treatment during hardening
- Hardness: 58 to 59 HRC
- Edge geometry: asymmetrical, ground for the left hand; the factory edge is split about 80/20, with the larger bevel on the left face
- Handle: Pakkawood, with a stainless bolster and no end cap
- Maker: Honma Kagaku (Homma Science Co.), Niigata, Japan
- Model number: 014TKL (Knife Merchant item GLS014TKL)
Comparing Glestain Santoku, Utility and Paring Knives
| Knife | Series | Blade | Best suited to |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Series 160mm Santoku | K | 6.3 in. (160 mm) | Compact all-purpose work |
| K Series 170mm Santoku | K | 6.7 in. (170 mm) | Vegetables, push cuts |
| K Series 170mm Left-Handed Santoku | K | 6.7 in. (170 mm) | Vegetables, left hand |
| K Series 190mm Left-Handed Santoku | K | 7.5 in. (190 mm) | Larger produce, left hand |
| Ice Handle 170mm Santoku | M | 6.7 in. (170 mm) | Sanitation-minded kitchens |
| Ice Handle 170mm Left-Handed Santoku | M | 6.7 in. (170 mm) | All-metal, left hand |
| K Series 220mm Chinese Chef’s Knife | K | 8.7 in. (220 mm) | Slicing, mincing, scooping |
| K Series 140mm Utility Knife | K | 5.5 in. (140 mm) | Small produce, trimming |
| K Series 140mm Left-Handed Utility Knife | K | 5.5 in. (140 mm) | Small produce, left hand |
| K Series 140mm Offset Utility Knife | K | 5.5 in. (140 mm) | Board work with knuckle clearance |
| K Series 140mm Left-Handed Offset Utility Knife | K | 5.5 in. (140 mm) | Offset, left hand |
| K Series 210mm Offset Utility Knife | K | 8.3 in. (210 mm) | Sandwiches, longer board work |
| W Series 100mm Paring Knife | W | 3.9 in. (100 mm) | In-hand peeling and paring |
The Glestain Series
| Series | Blade face | Bolster and end cap | Handle |
|---|---|---|---|
| K Series | Dimpled | Bolster, no end cap | Pakkawood |
| KE Series | Dimpled | Bolster and end cap; the heftiest Glestain knives | Pakkawood |
| M Series (Ice Handle) | Dimpled | All-metal handle | Stainless steel, dimpled and textured |
| SO Series (Home Series) | Dimpled | No bolster, squared shoulders | Plain Pakkawood |
| W Series | Smooth, no dimples | Varies by shape | Pakkawood |
Choosing the Correct Hand
A Glestain blade is shaped like a right triangle, and the left-handed model is the mirror image of the right-handed one. The asymmetry is in the steel itself, so a left-handed Glestain will not cut properly in the right hand, and it cannot be reground for the other hand. Order the model made for the hand that holds the knife.
Sharpening a Glestain Edge
One face of a Glestain blade drops almost straight from the spine, and the other tapers to the edge, so the two sides are sharpened at different angles. Work the primary face (the left side on this knife) at about 16 to 18 degrees until a burr forms along the full edge, then remove the burr from the right side at about 22 degrees with a few light passes. Sharpen on whetstones; a pull-through or electric sharpener grinds both sides alike and alters the geometry. Our article on sharpening Glestain and Masahiro knives explains the method in detail, and our video on sharpening compound bevel knives shows it on the stone.
Care
- Wash by hand with warm water and mild soap, then dry the knife at once. Do not put it in a dishwasher.
- Acuto 440 resists stains but is not immune to them; do not leave the blade wet or soaking.
- Cut on wood or plastic boards, and keep the edge away from frozen food, hard shells and heavy bone.
- Hone between sharpenings with the Glestain hexagonal ceramic honing rod, and store the knife in a guard, a block or a case.
Additional Info
| Blade Length (Inches) | 5.5 in. |
|---|---|
| Blade Length (mm) | 140 mm |
| Blade Width (inches) | No |
| Grind | Asymmetrical/Compound |
| Steel Type | Acuto 440 |
| Rockwell Hardness | 58/59 |
| Stainless | Yes |
| Handle Material | Pakkawood |
| Spine Thickness (mm) | 1.7 |
| Brand | Glestain |
| Country of Manufacture | Japan |
| SKU | GLS014TKL |
| Manufacturer's Part Number | 014TKL |
| Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price | $0.00 |
