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Akifusa x Yamamoto tsuchime kurouchi damascus AS kiritsuke gyuto 210mm

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Specifications

The Akifusa x Yamamoto Kiritsuke Gyuto combines traditional Echizen craftsmanship with a high-performance Aogami Super carbon steel core. Forged by master blacksmith Nao Yamamoto, this 212mm gyuto offers precise control, durability, and a bold aesthetic.

  • Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by blacksmith Nao Yamamoto for the Akifusa brand
  • Kiritsuke gyuto: Multi-purpose Japanese chef knife ideal for meat, fish, and vegetables
  • 212mm (8.35") cutting edge length with 53mm height at heel
  • Weight: 242g—hefty and authoritative
  • Spine tapering from 5.4mm 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: 367mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 212mm (8.35")
  • Blade height at heel: 52.8mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • At the handle: 5.4mm
    • At the heel: 4.4mm
    • Midway: 3.7mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
  • Weight: 242g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: D-shaped rosewood
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included
Notes:
  • Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.
  • Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives.
  • Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
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