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.
This tall gyuto has been 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 larger blade with an acute full convex grind designed to be a multi tasker for all kitchens. Finished to a burnished kasumi, giving the blades a natural elegance by balancing a light contrast with a bit of reflectivity which will take a vivid patina.
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 |
250mm |
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Heel Height |
57mm |
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Spine thickness at the Heel |
3.4mm |
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Spine Thickness 10mm from the Tip |
1mm |
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Weight |
220g |
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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.