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Another Ittosai Kotetsu x Zahocho collaboration. Handforged by Yoshikazu Tanaka using aogami#1 core with soft iron cladding. This is the extra tall version of our October custom Tanaka gyuto. Like our October 2025 release, this features a relatively thick spine at the handle and heel that gradually thins toward the tip for an authoritative feel while maintaining a laser-like geometry.
Mirror finish with kasumi detail above the hazakai
Cutting edge length at ~230mm
Heel height at ~57mm
Distal taper from 4.0mm (handle) to 1.7mm (midway) to 0.5mm (tip)
Convex on the blade face with subtle concavity on the primary bevel
