Ohishi kurouchi SLD gyuto 210mm

Specifications

Ohishi SLD knives are crafted in Sanjo, a city renowned for its knifemaking tradition in Niigata Prefecture. This gyuto combines the rustic kurouchi finish with modern SLD semi-stainless steel.

• Handcrafted in Sanjo, Japan for the Ohishi brand
• Gyuto: Multi-purpose Japanese chef knife ideal for meat, fish, and vegetables
• Cutting edge length: 211mm (8.31")
• Core steel: SLD semi-stainless steel from Hitachi Metals, Ltd. (~61 HRC)
• Stainless cladding for easier maintenance
• D-shaped wenge wood handle

About the Brand

Established in 2003, Ohishi and its sister brand Akifusa are both Japanese knife brands owned by Nakaya Co., Ltd., a company producing cutting tools since 1907. Originally founded in Hokkaido, the company relocated to Sanjo in 1961. Both Ohishi and Akifusa knives are crafted by skilled regional blacksmiths, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern steel performance. The brands feature distinct styling and material preferences, providing a range of options for knife users.

Details

• Brand: Ohishi
• Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Core Steel: SLD
• HRC: ~61
• Steel Type: Semi-Stainless
• Cladding: Stainless Clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 375mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 211mm (8.31")
• Blade height at heel: 46.2mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 5.4mm
  • At the heel: 4.0mm
  • Midway: 1.9mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
• Weight: 183g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: D-shaped wenge wood
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Ohishi SLD 210mm Gyuto, 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.