Product description
Brand New
• Brand/Maker: Tanaka Kazuyuki Hamono (headed by master blacksmith Shigeki Tanaka).
• Line: Tekka (鉄火), which translates to "iron fire," referencing the intense sparks generated during the traditional forging process.
• Knife Type: Gyuto (牛刀), the versatile Japanese equivalent of a Western chef’s knife, ideal for cutting meat, fish, and vegetables.
• Blade Length: 210 mm (approx. 8.3 inches), a standard and widely preferred size for both home cooks and culinary professionals.
• Steel & Construction: It typically features an ultra-sharp Aogami #2 (Blue Steel No. 2) high-carbon core clad in three layers of protective stainless steel, showcasing a rustic Kurouchi (blacksmith) finish.
The small kanji text on the right side of the label reads "牛柄" (Ushi-gara / Gyu-e), which specifies that the handle features a traditional buffalo horn ferrule (the collar connecting the blade to the wooden handle)
Condition
- Unused (new item)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Imperfections (if any)
NilCountry of manufacture
- Japan
Brand/Blacksmith
- Tanaka, Shigeki
Blade shape
- Chef's knife (Gyuto)
Blade length (mm)
210Product weight (g)
150Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Aogami #2
Steel hardness (HRC)
- 65
Handle material
- Natural (wood)
Seller's return policy
- No returns (5-day Buyer Protection Return Policy for Eligible returns still applies)