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Tadokoro Kiritsuke Gyuto (chef's knife), 240 mm, Aogami steel, Honkasumi Polish, (Custommade)
SKU: T25-012Tadokoro Kiritsuke Gyuto
Single-edged blade with a core of special Aogami #2 steel with a layer of non-stainless steel. This knife is hand-forged by one of the master smiths in Sakai, and the blade is sharpened and finished by Makoto Tadokoro. The blade is sturdy and hand-sharpened and has no thickening, making it very easy to sharpen. The handle is oval and features a beautiful hand-applied Urushi lacquer. A Kiritsuke-gyuto is, just like a regular gyuto, suitable for all tasks. The knife is designed for cutting fish, meat, and vegetables and is the Japanese equivalent of European chef's knives.
- Blade length: 240 mm
- Total length: 390 mm
- Weight: 238 grams
- Steel type: The edge is made of Japanese Aogami #2 steel (Blue paper steel) (non-stainless) with a single layer of (non-stainless) steel for the spine. (Single-sided sharpening, so for right-handed use only)
- Hardness: 62 (Rockwell C)
- Handle: Straight oval handle with traditional Japanese Urushi lacquer in orange with blue waves
Special features: Tadokoro knives are available in very limited quantities. The knives are always produced in small batches. Polishing and sharpening is done entirely by hand by Makoto Tadokoro-san, who is considered one of the best sharpeners in Japan. The level of finish and sharpening is unparalleled. Tadokoro knives are among the finest in the world and true collector's items.
Like all Japanese knives, Konosuke knives are not dishwasher-safe and are susceptible to oxidation. Cleaning, drying, and oiling (camellia oil) after each use is the best way to care for these exclusive products.
