Shigefusa kasumi 240mm wa-gyuto

• Handcrafted in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
• 246mm / 9.69" blade length from heel to tip
• Swedish carbon steel core (proprietary blend)
• Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
• Traditional kasumi finish with subtle, elegant contrast between core and cladding
• Professional wa-gyuto for versatile cutting tasks in Japanese cuisine
• Exemplary Shigefusa knives craftsmanship

Shigefusa is a small forge in Sanjo, Japan run by the Iizuka family. Their elegant knives are mainly made using hand tools (except for the mechanical forging hammers). To establish geometry, a hand tool called "sen" is used to 'scrape' off some millimeters of metal; In contrast, most makers use a grinding wheel to do that. ​
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It takes time and patience to create such knives; just a few hundred Shigefusa knives are made every year. The waiting time can even extend up to five years!​

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Brand/ maker: Shigefusa
Location: Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
Knife type: wa-gyuto (with saya)
Steel: Swedish carbon

Total length: 414mm
Blade length: 246mm
Blade height at heel: 51.3mm
Spine thickness at handle: 5.6mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.4mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 205g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: d-shaped magnolia
Ferrule: buffalo horn

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 240mm Shigefusa kasumi  wa-gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.