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Miyazaki kurouchi rentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 220mm
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The Miyazaki kurouchi tanjirentetsu aogami#1 gyuto 220mm is a Japanese chef's knife hand-forged in Nagasaki by Haruki Miyazaki. The blade has an Aogami#1 carbon steel core clad in wrought iron (rentetsu). Aogami#1 has excellent edge retention, takes a very fine edge, and sharpens easily. The etched finish brings out the wrought iron's distinctive wood-like grain. At 235g with a 220mm cutting edge, it's a compact but hefty knife that feels more substantial than its size suggests. Fitted with an octagonal mono ebony handle.
Rentetsu (wrought iron)
Wrought iron was widely used in the 1800s for anchor chains, wagon wheels, and other applications. It is no longer commercially produced, so all wrought iron available today is reclaimed from century-old structures and artifacts. Its fibrous structure creates a distinctive streaky grain, unique to each blade. For this knife, the wrought iron we provided to Miyazaki-san is from the mid-1800s.
Note on Wrought Iron Characteristics
Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During the forging process, these inclusions may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets along the grain lines or on the spine. This is a natural characteristic of wrought iron, not a defect.
Details
Blacksmith:Haruki Miyazaki Producing Area: Nagasaki, Japan Knife type:gyuto Finish: kurouchi Core steel: Aogami#1 HRC: ~64 Cladding: wrought iron (rentetsu)
Blade and Handle Specs
Overall length: 377mm Blade length (heel to tip): 220mm (8.7") Blade height at heel: 54.2mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 3.7mm at the heel: 3.5mm midway: 2.3mm 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm Weight: 235g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya / sheath: none
Notes: a. For the care and maintenance of wrought iron gyuto, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives. c. Wrought iron naturally contains slag inclusions. During forging, these may be dislodged, leaving small voids or pockets on some pieces. This is a natural characteristic, not a defect.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 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
