Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 gyuto 210mm

• Crafted in Sakai, Japan by master blacksmith Yoshikazu Ikeda and sharpened by Hideki Ino
• 201mm / 7.91" cutting edge length
• Shirogami #3 carbon steel for exceptional sharpness
• Mirror finish on hardened steel
• Reactive carbon steel develops unique patina with use
• Octagonal ebony handle with buffalo horn ferrule
• Ideal for professional chefs and collectors seeking traditional craftsmanship

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Brand: Sakai Hokushin
Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Ikeda
Sharpener: Hideki Ino
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: mirror finish on hardened steel (ha) and satin on the ji
Steel: Shirogami#3 / White#3
Construction: honyaki
Steel type: carbon steel

Overall length: 359mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 201mm / 7.91"
Blade height at the heel: 46mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 3.3mm
• at the heel: 3.1mm
• midway: 2.6mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 191g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Ikeda shirogami#3 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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