Shape | Gyuto |
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Blade Length | 240 mm |
Steel Type | Aogami #1 (Blue Carbon Steel) With Carbon Steel Cladding |
Rockwell Hardness | 61-63 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Ebony wood handle with Buffalo horn collar |
Blacksmith | Satoshi Nakagawa |
Sharpener | Naohito Myojin |
Brand | Nakagawa Hamono |
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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.
The 240mm Gyuto is great for those who prefer a large, heavier knife.
About Nakagawa Hamono - Satoshi Nakagawa-san learnt all his skills from the famous Kenichi Shiraki of Shiraki Hamono. When Shiraki-san retired in 2020, the torch was passed down to Nakagawa-san. This relatively young but very talented blacksmith can forge various different type of steel including traditional carbon steels like Shirogami or Aogami, but also stainless steels like VG10 and Ginsan. He is also capable of forging Honyaki blade, which requires great amount of skill.