Kisuke Manaka tsuchime honwarikomi shirogami#2 gyuto 240mm
Kisuke Manaka tsuchime honwarikomi shirogami#2 gyuto 240mm
A hand-forged 240mm gyuto by Kisuke Manaka. This exceptional knife features a core steel of shirogami#2, with a distinguished tsuchime (hammered) finish. Its soft iron cladding enhances the full carbon experience. Complementing the blade is an exquisite quince burl wood western handle, complete with a brass bolster. While being thin behind the edge, it maintains a robust feel without feeling fragile. With its well-balanced weight and heft, this knife promises a delightful experience, particularly suited for those seeking non-laser knives.
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
Overall length: 382mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 243mm
Blade height at heel: 53.4mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.9mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.6mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.0mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 274g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: Quince burl wood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: Japanese knives, like this Kisuke Manaka tsuchime honwarikomi shirogami#2 gyuto knife, benefit from a little extra attention. Check out our care instructions to keep your knife in great shape.
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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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