Piraruku Sommelier Tool with Abalone

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Maker: Koji Hara (click to see more by this maker)
Item num: 108844
*** This is handmade and one-of-a-kind ***
Blade length: 1.70 in.
Cutting edge length: 1.35 in.
Total length: 8.40 in.
Blade height (at heel): 0.42 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.11 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.10 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.05 in.
Item weight: 4.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 13.6 oz.
Blade: Mirror polished stainless steel
Handle: Mirror polished stainless steel inlaid with abalone
Sheath: Presentation box, antique kamono fabric pouch, and leather pouch
Description: Koji Hara's inimitable style has won him admiration from collectors and fellow knifemakers alike. He consistently creates knives that have tremendous precision, craftsmanship, and performance. This exceptional somellier tool is immedietly recognizable as his work, from the high polish finishes to the meticulously inlaid abalone shell.
Koji created his first sommelier tool back in 2020. After seeing his first one, Master Sommelier Takashi Atsuta asked Koji if he could make one for professional use. Takashi Atsuta is one of Japan's first sommeliers and has been a professional for over 50 years. After a visit to Koji's shop, Koji's new sommelier knife, the "Piraruku" was born. This corkscrew is perfect whether serving drinks in the world's finest restaurants or entertaining loved guests at home.
The blade is mirror polished, serrated stainless steel to make cutting foil on bottles a breeze. Koji's touchmark is on the left side of the blade. The corkscrew featuers a black finish. The frame is mirror polished and meticulously inlaid with 38 sections of abalone. This emulates the shining scales of the giant fish this knife gets its name from. Only fifty of these limited edition wine openers were made. This is number 3.
Exceptional work throughout!


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