Shigefusa kitaeji 240mm wa-gyuto

• Handcrafted in Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
• 244mm / 9.61" blade length from heel to tip
• Swedish carbon steel core (proprietary blend)
• Reactive iron cladding with distinctive kitaeji pattern
• Beautiful kitaeji finish showcasing intricate damascus patterns unique to each blade
• Professional wa-gyuto for versatile cutting tasks in Japanese cuisine
• For the Shigefusa knife collector

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Brand/ maker: Shigefusa
Location: Sanjo
Knife type: wa-gyuto
Finish: kitaeji

Total length: 412mm
Blade length: 244mm
Blade height at heel: 50.9mm
Spine thickness at handle: 5.8mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.4mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.1mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
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 kitaeji 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.