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Akifusa x Yamamoto tsuchime kurouchi damascus AS gyuto 240mm

Regular price ¥55,000 JPY
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Specifications

The Akifusa x Yamamoto Gyuto blends Echizen craftsmanship with a high-performance Aogami Super carbon steel core. Forged by master blacksmith Nao Yamamoto, this 244mm gyuto offers precise control, durability, and an elegant hammered finish.

  • Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by blacksmith Nao Yamamoto for the Akifusa brand
  • Gyuto: Multi-purpose Japanese chef knife ideal for meat, fish, and vegetables
  • 244mm (9.60") cutting edge length with 53mm height at heel
  • Weight: 242g—hefty and authoritative
  • Spine tapering from 5.8mm at handle to 0.8mm near tip
  • Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel core
  • Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
  • Tsuchime (hammered) kurouchi damascus finish
  • D-shaped rosewood handle

About the Blacksmith

Nao Yamamoto (born 1979) is a certified master blacksmith from Takefu (Echizen), Japan. He trained extensively at two renowned knife-making workshops: Asai Hamono (1998) and Kamotou Hamono under Shiro Kamo (1999). In 2013, he established Yamamoto Uchi Hamono, his own knife-making workshop. His mastery of traditional Japanese knife-forging earned him the Dento Kougeishi (Traditional Craftsmen) certification in 2019.

Details

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 403mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 244mm (9.60")
  • Blade height at heel: 53mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 5.8mm
    • At the heel: 4.7mm
    • Midway: 2.7mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
  • Weight: 242g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: D-shaped rosewood
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 240mm Akifusa x Yamamoto Tsuchime Kurouchi Damascus AS Gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo
• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
• Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

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