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Kyohei Shindo aogami#2 kurouchi gyuto 240mm
Regular price¥28,000 JPY
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Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan by Kyohei Shindo, this 240mm gyuto has an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron with a kurouchi finish. Aogami #2 takes a keen edge, holds it well, and sharpens easily on stones. Shindo-san's knives are very thin behind the edge with a pronounced distal taper. His knives have become an enthusiast favorite for the performance they deliver at the price. An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for cooks who want excellent cutting performance without spending a lot.
Hand-forged by Kyohei Shindo
246mm (9.7") cutting edge, 52.5mm heel height
Aogami #2 carbon steel core with soft iron cladding
Octagonal mono oak handle
For left- and right-handed users
A Japanese multipurpose knife that cuts well above its price
Kyohei Shindo was born in Hokkaido in 1988 and spent his university years in Okinawa before relocating to Tosa, Japan to pursue blacksmithing. Largely self-taught, he opened his own workshop in 2020. He has become known among enthusiasts for knives that are exceptionally thin behind the edge, with a pronounced distal taper and cutting performance that consistently outpunches the price.
Overall Length: 395mm Blade Length (heel to tip): 246mm (9.7") Blade Height at Heel: 52.5mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 5.3mm At the heel: 4.8mm Midway: 2.0mm 1cm from the tip: 0.5mm Weight: 190g Edge/Bevel: 50:50 Handle: Octagonal mono oak Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Saya / Sheath: Not included
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Each knife is handcrafted and unique. The image shown is representative of available stock. If you want to see what's currently available, contact us at info@zahocho.com.
Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in handcrafted Japanese knives.
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, please refer to our care guide below.
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• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
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 View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
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