Gyuto knife, Shirogami 2 with iron cladding, Hand Laminated Damascus finish, Hyomon range - Hatsukokoro

Some more premium Sanjo knives with a classic look and excellent blade detailing. 

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

STEEL: Shirogami (white) 2 steel. It is a reactive carbon steel which is easy to sharpen and holds an edge well. This steel is often chosen for traditional-style Japanese knives. Due to the non stainless nature of this steel care must be taken to dry the knives properly after use.

FINISH: Damascus or Suminagashi. This type of finish is made by creating a Kitaeji; which is produced by repeatedly folding/stacking then compressing two different steels until they create a laminated pattern. This can then be manipulated in various ways to produce the maker’s desired pattern effect. This material is then clad around the core metal of the blade as an elaborate protective layer for the core steel - thus giving the knife a beautiful and striking appearance.

HANDLE: Octagonal snakewood handle with white buffalo horn ferule and end cap (240mm)

Octagonal Ebony wood handle with black buffalo horn ferule (210mm)

LENGTH: 210mm or 240mm blade length.

MAKER: Hatsukokoro, blaksmith - Takahiro Nihei

RANGE: Hyomon

BEST FOR: Having one of the most impressively finished that that we sell. 

SAUNDERS SAYS: "It's so shiny i could shave in it, if i ever did that sort of thing"