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Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka, this wide-bevel gyuto features a Shirogami #1 carbon steel core clad in soft iron with a migaki finish. This is a custom order under the Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro brand. Compared to our previous Tanaka customs which lean toward lasers, this batch is beefier and more substantial.
The knife measures 229mm edge length with 57mm blade height and weighs 229g with a nice heft and authoritative feel. A daily driver that won't feel delicate or fragile. Thin enough for good cutting performance, robust enough that you won't baby it.
Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Yoshikazu Tanaka
Sharpened at Yamawaki Hamono
Wide bevel
Shirogami #1 carbon steel core (~64 HRC) with soft iron cladding
229mm edge length with ~57mm blade height
Octagonal magnolia handle with buffalo horn ferrule
Handle: octagonal magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: none
Notes:
a. For the care and maintenance of Yoshikazu Tanaka knives, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in hand-forged Japanese knives. c. Photos shown may differ slightly from the actual piece as each knife is unique. If you'd like photos of the actual piece available, feel free to message us before purchasing.
