Kyohei Shindo aogami#2 kurouchi gyuto 240mm

Specifications

Forged in Tosa, Japan by Kyohei Shindo, this 240mm gyuto features a carbon steel Aogami#2 core clad in soft iron with a kurouchi finish. The blade features an excellent distal taper — thick at the handle, thinning progressively toward the tip. The octagonal mono oak wood handle keeps things simple and functional.

• Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan by Kyohei Shindo
• Aogami#2 carbon steel core with soft iron cladding
• Kurouchi finish for added rustic character
• Cutting edge length of 245mm (9.65")
• Excellent distal taper from 4.9mm to 0.3mm
• Lightweight at 179g for its size
• Octagonal mono oak handle
• Suitable for both home and professional use

Details

• Blacksmith: Kyohei Shindo
• Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Core Steel: Aogami#2
• Steel Type: Carbon steel
• Cladding: Soft iron

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 395mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 245mm (9.65")
• Blade Height at Heel: 53mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 4.9mm
  • At the heel: 4.2mm
  • Midway: 1.7mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.3mm
• Weight: 179g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal mono oak
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of handcrafted Japanese chef's knives, 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.