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Toyama aogami#2 gyuto 270mm

Regular price ¥135,000 JPY
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Specifications

Handforged in Sanjo, Japan by 86-year-old master blacksmith Shuji Toyama, this gyuto features an Aogami#2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding and migaki finish. The 270mm cutting edge provides extra reach for processing larger ingredients. Known for their convex grinds, Toyama knives are an enthusiast favorite. A high-performance workhorse gyuto that cuts with authority.

  • Handforged in Sanjo, Japan by Shuji Toyama (born 1939)
  • 270mm (10.63") cutting edge with 59.4mm heel height
  • Aogami#2 core steel (~64 HRC)
  • Stainless clad for easier maintenance
  • Traditional magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule

Details

  • Blacksmith: Shuji Toyama
  • Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
  • Knife Type: Gyuto
  • Finish: Migaki
  • Core Steel: Aogami#2
  • HRC: ~64
  • Steel Type: Carbon Steel
  • Cladding: Stainless Clad

Blade and Handle Specs

  • Overall Length: 443mm
  • Blade Length (Heel to Tip): 270mm
  • Blade Height at Heel: 59.4mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At the handle: 4.6mm
    • At the heel: 3.9mm
    • Midway: 2.1mm
    • 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
  • Weight: 253g
  • Edge/Bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: Magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: None

Notes:

  • For the care and maintenance of Toyama knives, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Small surface finish variations in handcrafted knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
• Ships within 24-48 hours
• Online tracking included
• 30-day returns on unused items
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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