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Suzuki Uchihamono Kuro Gyuto (chef's knife), 210 mm, Shirogami
Suzuki Kuro Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Japanese-style chef's knife with a core of Japanese Shirogami #2 carbon steel. Finished with a black (Kuro) protective layer. This knife is entirely hand-forged and unique. The blade is very thin and hand-sharpened, with no bevels, making it very easy to sharpen.
Made by Suzuki Uchi Hamono, a renowned Japanese blacksmith headed by Tsukasa Suzuki, known for his exceptional skill in forging unique kitchen knives. Hailing from Yamagata Prefecture, a region renowned for its long tradition of blacksmithing, he learned the art of blacksmithing from his father and has practiced it for over 40 years.
This knife is single-edged, meaning it has a bevel on only one side of the blade. An advantage of this geometry is that food falls off the blade with minimal effort, a feature especially useful for precision cutting tasks where the chef's control over the edge is crucial.
This knife is made of carbon steel, which retains its sharpness better than stainless steel. However, it will develop rust stains if it gets wet or is kept damp and will naturally discolor with use. Dry it after use and oil it regularly to keep it in good condition.
- Blade length: 210 mm
- Total length: 370 mm
- Weight: 160-170 grams
- Steel type: Core steel: Japanese Shirogami #2 ("White Paper Steel") steel with two layers of non-stainless steel with a black protective layer (blade is single-sided sharpened)
- Hardness: 61-62 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: Traditional octagonal "Spalted" beechwood (a specific fungus gives this wood a very beautiful grain)
- This knife is only suitable for right-handed use.
Like all Japanese knives, Tsukasa Suzuki's handmade knives are not dishwasher safe. Cleaning and drying them after each use is the best way to care for these exclusive products.
