Hand-forged by Mutsumi Hinoura in Sanjo, Japan, this 240mm kiritsuke gyuto has an Aogami Super core at ~63 HRC with stainless cladding and a tsuchime kurouchi finish. The kurouchi finish gives it a traditional, rustic aesthetic. The kiritsuke tip adds precision and versatility to an already capable all-purpose blade. Aogami Super is known for exceptional edge retention. It sharpens easily on stones.
Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Mutsumi Hinoura
245mm (9.6") cutting edge, 53.9mm heel height
Aogami Super core (~63 HRC) with stainless cladding
Tsuchime kurouchi finish
Octagonal ebony handle
For left- and right-handed users
An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for cooks ready to upgrade to a high-performance blade
Details
Blacksmith:Mutsumi Hinoura Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan Knife type: kiritsuke gyuto Finish: tsuchime kurouchi Construction type: sanmai Core steel: Hitachi Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel type: carbon Cladding: stainless clad
Blade and Handle Specs
Overall length: 398mm Blade length (heel to tip): 245mm (9.6") Blade height at heel: 53.9mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 4.7mm at the heel: 3.1mm midway: 2.3mm 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm Weight: 238g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya / sheath: none
Notes:
Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
