The Shigefusa kitaeji wa-gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged in Sanjo. This knife features a proprietary Swedish carbon steel core with reactive damascus iron cladding. At 244mm with 50.9mm blade height and weighing 205g, this wa-gyuto handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use. Shigefusa knives are made in small batches and remain sought after by collectors.
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
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.
