Yoshikazu Tanaka kurouchi AS gyuto 240mm

An AS (Aogami Super) kurouchi gyuto forged by one of Sakai's finest, Yoshikazu Tanaka. In line with our preference for a minimalistic aesthetic, we requested this batch to not have any brand stamps, mirroring the stylistic choice in another Y. Tanaka gyuto—the mirror-finished AS. These knives are thin behind the edge while still retaining a robust feel and are sharpened with a concave grind. 

(We've updated this page. The actual sharpener of the Kurouchi series is young craftsman Takuma Izumo, who's also from Yamawaki hamono, not Masaya Shimizu. Our apologies for the error.)

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Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sharpener: Takuma Izumo | Yamawaki hamono
Location: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi

Construction type: sanmai
Cladding: iron cladding
Core steel: Aogami Super
Steel type: carbon

Overall length: 387mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 231mm
Blade height at heel: 51.7mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.7mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.0mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.6mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 210g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous

Note: These knives are coated with lacquer for rust protection. Please use an acetone to remove it.

Reminder: Japanese knives, like this Yoshikazu Tanaka kurouchi AS gyuto knife, benefit from consistent care. See our care guide for instructions on maintaining its best condition.

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