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  • Shigefusa Kitaeji Gyuto 240mm

    About the Shape - Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, gyutos are a multi purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias and “gyuto” even translates to “cow sword”. If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. The longer blade typically gives the blade a forward balance that allows it to work for you. While the blade would ideally by slid forward or back while cutting, they are also great for folks that prefer to 'rock' their knife while cutting.

    About Shigefusa - Shigefusa is probably one of the best known and most respected knife makers coming from Sanjo in Niigata, Japan. Izuka-san, the man behind the Shigefusa name, makes some of the World’s most sought after knives. We’ve heard both Masashi Yamamoto and Bob Kramer say that Izuka-san is the best. Izuka-san has a very impressive resume for a blacksmith. He started his training under Kosuke Iwasaki, the father of the man making some of our favourite kamisori straight razors, where he learned basic techniques and a more scientific approach to looking at steel. After learning what he could, he apprenticed under the legendary Nagashima-san who taught him how to take what he learned and apply it to making kitchen knives. Izuka-san is like Luke Skywalker. He started his training with Obi Wan then finished up with Yoda, obviously he’s a force to be reckoned with. Read more
    Shape Gyuto
    Blade Length 240 mm
    Steel Type Uddeholm Swedish Carbon Steel With Carbon Steel Cladding
    Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
    Blacksmith Tokifusa Iizuka
    Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
    Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Magnolia Water Buffalo Horn Collar
    Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan
    Brand Shigefusa

    A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.

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