Kisuke Manaka tsuchime honwarikomi shirogami#2 gyuto 220mm

Specifications

The Kisuke Manaka Tsuchime Honwarikomi Shirogami #2 Gyuto 220mm is a hand-forged Japanese kitchen knife, meticulously crafted in Saitama, Japan. Featuring a core of Shirogami #2 carbon steel, this gyuto delivers outstanding sharpness and edge retention. Its soft iron cladding enhances the full carbon experience, while the tsuchime (hammered) finish adds texture and visual appeal.

The quince burl wood handle, paired with a brass bolster, provides a refined, ergonomic grip. Designed with a thin edge yet maintaining a robust feel, this gyuto offers a well-balanced weight and substantial presence, making it ideal for those preferring non-laser knives with more heft.

Details

• Blacksmith: Kisuke Manaka
• Location: Saitama, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto | Yo-Gyuto
• Finish: Tsuchime
• Construction Type: Warikomi
• Cladding: Soft Iron
• Core Steel: Shirogami #2 / White #2
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 364mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 227mm
• Blade Height at Heel: 52.8mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.4mm
  • At the heel: 2.9mm
  • Midway: 1.5mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
• Weight: 246g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Quince Burl Wood
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Important Notes

• Care & Maintenance: Japanese knives, such as this Kisuke Manaka Tsuchime Honwarikomi Shirogami #2 Gyuto, require special attention. Check out our care guide to maintain its excellent condition.
• Measurements: Slight variations are normal due to the handcrafted nature of the knife.
• Cosmetic Details: Minor surface finish variations are common in artisanal knife-making.