Yoshikazu Ikeda aogami#1 damascus slim gyuto 195mm

The Yoshikazu Ikeda aogami#1 damascus slim gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife forged by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda. This versatile slim gyuto can also be used as a "large" petty knife. 

The blade is made from aogami#1 carbon steel, known for its sharpness and edge retention, and is clad in a stunning damascus. Just like other great aogami#1 blades out there from other renowned smiths, Ikeda-san's aogami#1 heat treatment makes the steel easy to sharpen and allows it to take a fine edge. It's a pleasure to sharpen and it doesn't feel glassy on stones.

❖ Mr. Yoshikazu Ikeda, the current chairman of Sakai Dentoukougeishi ("Traditional Skilled Craftsman") Association, began making kitchen knives in 1967 with his father's guidance. In 1983, he established Ikeda Tanrenjo and became independent. His expertise lies in crafting Japanese knives, specifically designed for professional use. He is renowned for his exceptional honyaki knives.

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Brand: Sakai Hokushin
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: slim gyuto / large petty knife
Finish: damascus
Core steel: aogami#1/ blue#1
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 339mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 188mm
Blade height at the heel: 38mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.9mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.4mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.4mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 162g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

Engraving (front): "Sakai Hokushin"
Engraving (back): "aogami#1"
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda aogami#1 damascus slim 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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