Hitachi Blue #1 core and soft iron cladding forged by Yoshikazu Tanaka of Sakai City. Undoubtedly one of the most revered blacksmiths, Tanaka-san's mastery of heat treating steel is loved by many users around the globe.
These gyuto are sharpened by Shuji Yamaguchi. With over 30 years of experience as a knife maker at the top level, his workshop is highly regarded for grinding forged blanks from some of the most renowned blacksmiths in Japan, and he has been consistently producing the highest quality kitchen knives for several famous brands over the years.
A blade with an acute full convex grind designed to be a nimble all rounder. Satin finished contrast.
A Gyuto by two masters of their craft. Tanaka-san's Blue #1 takes and holds an incredible edge with great tactile feedback on whetstones
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Steel |
Aogami #1 |
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Cladding |
Iron |
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Edge Length |
227mm |
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Heel Height |
53mm |
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Spine thickness at the Heel |
2.8mm |
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Spine Thickness 10mm from the Tip |
1mm |
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Weight |
185g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Olive and Macassar Ebony |
*As each knife is made individually by hand, there may be some slight variance in the measurements. If you are concerned about the exact dimensions of the knife you will receive please feel free to contact us.