Sukenari aogami#2 kiritsuke 270mm with magnolia saya

The Sukenari Aogami #2 Kiritsuke 270mm is a cross between the yanagiba and the usuba, making the kiritsuke one of the few traditional multi-purpose Japanese-style knives. The Aogami #2 core steel offers an excellent balance of sharpenability and edge retention. The handle, crafted from octagonal magnolia wood, comes with a matching saya. This knife demands great control due to its height, length, and flatness, catering well to experienced chefs seeking a reliable, versatile tool.

❖ Founded in 1933 in Toyama, Japan, Sukenari expertly blends time-honored forging methods with contemporary steel to create exceptional kitchen knives. Celebrated for its mizu-honyaki technique, echoing traditional Japanese sword craftsmanship, Sukenari, now under the guidance of the Hanaki family's third generation, utilizes advanced materials like ZDP-189 and HAP-40. Collaborations with professional chefs drive their continual refinement. With a rich heritage spanning nearly a century, Sukenari stands as a beacon of traditional craftsmanship and modern innovation, appealing to professional chefs and discerning home cooks alike.

Brand: Sukenari
Blacksmith: Nobuo Hanaki
Location: Toyama, Japan
Core steel: aogami#2/ blue#2 
Steel type: carbon

Overall length: 416mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 260mm
Blade height at heel: 39.0mm
Spine thickness:
at handle: 5.0mm
at heel: 5.0mm
midway: 4.0mm
1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 270g