Water quenched Honyaki Gyuto in Hitachi Blue #2 by Minamoto Yasukuni based in Kyushu, south west Japan. Having mastered both forging and grinding in multiple workshops, his knives today are a combination of all his experience and talent. Currently in his late 50s, he crafts his best work in small batches under his own label.
A laser ground Gyuto with a beautiful hamon. This blade has been given a light etch and clean that was done over the maker's stock finish. A dense grainy structure starts to show subtly. Base finish and geometry are exactly as stock from this immensely skilled bladesmith. All forging and grinding are done by the man himself.
A large part of Minamoto Yasukuni's reputation comes from the aggressive toothy feeling of his steel, and this Blue #2 Gyuto is no exception.
The handle has been burned in without any adhesive. If you would like for it to be sealed, please leave a note at the checkout page.
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Steel |
Aogami #2 |
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Edge Length |
264mm |
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Heel Height |
54mm |
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Spine thickness at the Heel |
2.9mm |
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Spine Thickness 10mm from the Tip |
1mm |
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Weight |
195g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Magnolia |