Yoshihiro VG1 240mm kiritsuke gyuto (with saya)
Yoshihiro VG1 240mm kiritsuke gyuto (with saya)
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Yoshihiro is a brand by Yamawaki Cutlery Mfg. Co. Ltd.---one of the biggest knifemakers in Sakai, Japan. The cutlery ("hamono") was established in 1945 and has been providing high-quality knives for home and professional use.
Some of the well-known blacksmiths working with them are Genkai Masakuni, Kenji Togashi, and Yoshikazu Ikeda.
Yamawaki hamono is a certified "Sakai Wazashu". It is a certification by the Sakai Chamber of Commerce and Industry granted to excellent Sakai companies that preserve traditional techniques. There are only four hamono in Sakai with this certification.
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Brand/ maker: Yoshihiro
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: ktip / kiritsuke wa-gyuto
(with magnolia saya and ebony pin)
Construction type: monosteel
Steel category: stainless
Steel type: Takefu VG1
(VG1 is the tougher cousin of VG10)
Total length: 380mm
Blade length: 226mm
Blade height at heel: 49.7mm
Spine thickness at handle: 2.3mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.1mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.8mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 150g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut (custom)
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Reminder: Japanese knives, such as this Yoshihiro VG1 240mm kiritsuke gyuto knife, require extra care. Explore our care guide for maintaining its superior performance.
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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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