Kisuke tsuchime kurouchi shirogami#2 220mm gyuto

Specifications

The Kisuke tsuchime kurouchi Shirogami #2 220mm gyuto is a versatile all-purpose kitchen knife designed for slicing, chopping, and general prep work. With a Shirogami #2 core in a honwarikomi construction and stainless cladding, it offers a responsive, balanced feel—neither overly light nor heavy for its size. The tsuchime kurouchi finish adds rustic character while helping with food release, making this gyuto a practical and refined choice for cooks who appreciate traditional Japanese craftsmanship.

Manaka Hamono, founded in 1872 in Saitama, Japan, carries a rich legacy of five generations of blacksmithing tradition. Kisuke Manaka, the fifth-generation craftsman, honed his skills through self-directed study, relying on traditional tools, a small forge, and knife-making literature. Unlike many makers, he forge-welds his own steel rather than using pre-laminated materials—a demanding technique that allows full control over quality. His workshop handles every stage of production in-house, from forging to final finishing, reflecting a philosophy shaped in part by the influence of his mentor, Tsukasa Hinoura.

Details

• Brand / Maker: Kisuke Manaka
• Location: Saitama, Japan
• Knife type: gyuto
• Finish: tsuchime kurouchi
• Construction: honwarikomi (stainless clad)
• Steel type: carbon steel
• Core steel: Shirogami #2 (White #2)
• HRC: 63

Blade and Handle Specs

• Total length: 378mm
• Blade length - heel to tip: 218mm
• Blade height at heel: 47.2mm
• Spine thickness:
  • at the handle: 4.6mm
  • at the heel: 3.2mm
  • midway: 2.0mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.9mm
• Weight: 196g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: octagonal rosewood with black pakkawood ferrule
• Hand orientation: ambidextrous
• Saya/ sheath: not included

Notes:

a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Kisuke Manaka Shirogami #2 gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are typical in hand-forged Japanese knives.
c. Minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in handcrafted blades.