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Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato, this 210mm kiritsuke gyuto is a versatile Japanese chef's knife with a reverse tanto tip useful for fine tip work. It has an Aogami Super (AS) core with damascus cladding. Aogami Super has the best edge retention among Japanese carbon steels. The kurouchi finish gives it a traditional, rustic look. This is a solid pick for cooks looking to try their first carbon steel knife in AS with damascus cladding.
Hand-forged in Echizen, Japan by Yoshimi Kato
215mm (8.5") actual cutting edge, 53.9mm heel height
Aogami Super core (~64 HRC) with 10-layer iron clad damascus
Octagonal mono ebony handle
For left- and right-handed users
Details
Blacksmith:Yoshimi Kato Producing Area: Echizen, Japan Knife type: kiritsuke gyuto Finish: kurouchi damascus Construction type: sanmai Core steel: Hitachi Aogami Super / Blue Super Steel type: carbon Cladding: 10-layer iron clad damascus
Blade and Handle Specs
Overall length: 366mm Blade length (heel to tip): 215mm (8.5") Blade height at heel: 47.6mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 2.7mm at the heel: 2.5mm midway: 2.2mm 1cm from the tip: 0.4mm Weight: 176g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya / sheath: none Box: included
Notes:
The photo shows one of the knives from our current stock, so it may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each knife is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. If you'd like to see the actual knife, email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
