Tsunehisa nashiji SLD gyuto 240mm

The Tsunehisa nashiji SLD gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife from the Tosa region. Made under the Tsunehisa brand by Takayuki Shibata, it's part of a series known for high performance and value. The blade's core is SLD steel (SKD11), a semi-stainless material that balances edge retention and toughness. Its nashiji (pear skin) finish gives the knife a rustic, raw look. Suitable for both culinary beginners and professionals.

This gyuto is designed for versatile use in the kitchen. It excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of ingredients, from vegetables to meats. The 240mm blade length provides plenty of cutting edge for most kitchen tasks.

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Brand: Tsunehisa
Origin: Kochi, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Use: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables
Core steel: SLD (SKD11)
Steel type: semi-stainless steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 394mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 245mm
Blade height at the heel: 49.0mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 1.9mm
at the heel: 1.8mm
midway: 1.8mm
1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
Weight: 174g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal oak
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Tsunehisa nashiji SLD 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.

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