Hitachi Blue #1 core and soft iron cladding. One of the best Japanese cutlery steels 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.
The sharpener for this blade is none other than Shotaro Nomura. Currently in his 80s, Nomura-san's work for both single and double bevelled blades represents the pinnacle of kitchen knife craftsmanship in Sakai.
Nomura-san sharpened this Gyuto with a symmetrical shinogi, which allows for acute primary bevels and nice food release from the ridge and material retained on the upper portion of the blade. In addition, the presence of the shinogi allows future "thinning" or sharpening of the primary bevels to be conducted with ease.
A simple satin finish with parallel grind marks on the Hira.
A Gyuto by two masters of their craft, in a very practical size and profile. 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 |
225mm |
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Heel Height |
52mm |
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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 |
205g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Macassar Ebony and Oak |
*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.