Yoshikazu Tanaka shirogami#1 damascus gyuto 240mm

Specifications

The Yoshikazu Tanaka Shirogami #1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef’s knife, forged by Sakai-based blacksmith Yoshikazu Tanaka. Featuring a Shirogami #1 (White #1) steel core, this knife is known for its sharpness and ease of sharpening. The blade showcases a damascus finish and is sharpened by Masaya Shimizu of Yamawaki Hamono. Designed with a full convex grind, it maintains a thin edge for cutting performance.

As a gyuto, this knife serves as a versatile, all-purpose chef’s knife suitable for a range of kitchen tasks, including slicing, chopping, and mincing various ingredients.

Details

• Brand: Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro
• Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
• Sharpener: Masaya Shimizu
• Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Damascus
• Core Steel: Shirogami #1 (White #1)
• Steel Type: Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Iron clad

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall length: 385mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 233mm
• Blade height at heel: 53.5mm
• Spine thickness:
  • At the handle: 3.0mm
  • At the heel: 2.9mm
  • Midway: 2.2mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 203g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal rosewood
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Yoshikazu Tanaka Shirogami #1 Damascus 240mm Gyuto, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Handcrafted knives may have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.