Gyuto knife, Aogami 2 with stainless steel cladding, nashiji finish - Ittetsu

Regular price $175.00
Sale price $175.00 Regular price
Product description

SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile. Gyuto translates to cow sword.

STEEL: Aogami (blue paper) 2 steel. This is very similar to white paper steel but with tungsten and chromium added to it which helps with edge retention and slows down rusting. This steel differs from Blue 1 in its carbon content, Blue 2 being slightly less. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use. It is worth noting that this knife has been clad in stainless steel meaning only the exposed core edge will discolour making maintenance a lot easier.

FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.

HANDLE: Octagonal Walnut handle with an ebony ferule and maple spacer

LENGTH: 210 or 240mm in length

MAKER: Ittetsu - Echizen, Japan

BEST FOR: Everything but bones and hard stuff!

These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.