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 bestowed this Gyuto with a shinogi which aids in separating ingredients and providing food release. In addition, the presence of the shinogi allows future "thinning" or sharpening of the primary bevels to be conducted with ease. That said, we feel that this Gyuto will be able to see a great amount of use before it should be "thinned" as it is already very very thin behind the edge. To minimise resistance when cutting, Nomura-san has slightly blended the shinogi into the blade.
A larger Gyuto in a very user-friendly profile, with a substantial flat spot and a gentle curve leading to a fine pointy tip. Tanaka-san's Blue #1 takes an absolutely 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 |
255mm |
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Heel Height |
51mm |
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Spine thickness at the Heel |
3.2mm |
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Spine Thickness 10mm from the Tip |
1mm |
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Weight |
259g |
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Handle |
Octagonal Rosewood |
*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.