Knives and Kitchenware

Spyderco Itamae Gyuto chef´s knife Murray Carter Collection. Literally "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. Itamae literally means "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. This 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 elite blades of the Itamae Series are paired with traditional "wa"-style (octagonal) handles made from stunning burl G10 and highlighted with black G10 ferrules.
Created for those who demand the very best, the Itamae Series faithfully captures the spirit of Murray Carter's coveted handmade knives and sets a new standard in high-performance kitchen cutlery.
Spyderco Itamae Gyuto chef´s knife overall length 15.43" (392 mm). Blade length 10.14" (258 mm). Weight 7.5 oz. (214 g). Made in Japan.

Spyderco Itamae Bunka Bocho Murray Carter Collection is An all-purpose knife suitable for preparing meat, vegetables, and fish, the Bunka Bocho literally means "cultural knife," because of its role in making traditional Japanese cuisine in the home. It is closely related to the Santoku ("three virtues") knife but has a more acute and utilitarian point. Itamae literally means "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. This 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 elite blades of the Itamae Series are paired with traditional "wa"-style (octagonal) handles made from stunning burl G10 and highlighted with black G10 ferrules.
Created for those who demand the very best, the Itamae Series faithfully captures the spirit of Murray Carter's coveted handmade knives and sets a new standard in high-performance kitchen cutlery.
Spyderco Itamae Bunka Bocho overall length 12.62" (321 mm). Blade length 7.72" (196 mm). Weight 6.0 oz. (170 g). Made in Japan.

Spyderco Itamae Nakiri Murray Carter Collection kitchen knife. Meaning "vegetable cutter," the Nakiri knife's unique rectangular shape and slightly upturned edge make it the perfect tool for precisely push-cutting all kinds of vegetables. The Nakiri's blade shape also allows its length to remain consistent after years of sharpening. Itamae literally means "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. This 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 elite blades of the Itamae Series are paired with traditional "wa"-style (octagonal) handles made from stunning burl G10 and highlighted with black G10 ferrules.
Created for those who demand the very best, the Itamae Series faithfully captures the spirit of Murray Carter's coveted handmade knives and sets a new standard in high-performance kitchen cutlery.
Spyderco Itamae Nakiri vegetable knife overall length 12.19" (310 mm). Blade length 17 cm. Weight 6.7 oz. (190 g). Made in Japan.

The Spyderco Itamae Petty is a small kitchen knife that is ideal for peeling and slicing fruits and vegetables, preparing garnishes, and other small kitchen tasks. The name of the petty knife "Itamae" literally means "in front of the cutting board." Itamae is an extremely prestigious title reserved for highly skilled sushi chefs. The Itamae Petty's 116mm blade is made from a triple-layer steel consisting of an Aogami Super Blue core and layers of SUS410 stainless steel. This classic triple-layer construction allows the outer layers to protect and support the center layer of super-hard carbon steel that forms the cutting edge. The blade has an exceptionally fine and straight grind, which provides excellent cutting ability, and the blade shape features the signature "Carter's Elbow" - a characteristic taper that makes the tip of the blade especially strong. The beautiful Itamae Petty handle is made of durable G10 fiberglass and is made in the shape of an octagon (octagonal design). It is recommended to wash the knife by hand.

The Spyderco Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife is a versatile kitchen knife that is ideal for chopping, slicing, and other kitchen tasks. This knife is part of the Murray Carter Collection. The Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife features a triple-layer steel blade with an Aogami Super Blue core and SUS410 stainless steel facings. This classic triple-layer construction allows the outer layers to protect and support the super-hard carbon steel middle layer, which forms the cutting edge of the blade. The Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife features a traditional octagonal handle. The Spyderco Itamae Funayuki Utility Knife is made in Japan to Spyderco's high quality standards.