Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka gyuto 240mm

Hand-forged in Tokyo, Japan by Teruyasu Fujiwara, this 240mm Denka gyuto has an Aogami Super core at ~66 HRC with stainless cladding and a tsuchime kurouchi finish. The kurouchi finish gives it a traditional, rustic aesthetic. The stainless cladding keeps maintenance manageable. Aogami Super is known for exceptional edge retention. Fujiwara's heat treat is well regarded among enthusiasts: harder than most, without the brittleness you'd expect at that hardness. Sharpens easily on stones. An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for cooks who want high-performance carbon steel and easy upkeep. Hand-forged in Tokyo, Japan by Teruyasu Fujiwara 242mm cutting edge, 52.2mm heel height Aogami Super core (~66 HRC) with stainless cladding Tsuchime kurouchi finish For left- and right-handed users A Japanese multipurpose knife for cooks who want to experience Fujiwara's take on Aogami Super Details Brand: Teruyasu Fujiwara Producing area: Tokyo, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: tsuchime kurouchi Core steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) HRC: ~66 Steel type: carbon steel Cladding: stainless clad Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 377mm Blade length (heel to tip): 242mm Blade height at heel: 52.2mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 3.3mm at the heel: 3.3mm midway: 2.3mm 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm Weight: 284g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is handcrafted and unique. The image shown is representative of available stock. If you want to see what's currently available, contact us at info@zahocho.com. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in handcrafted Japanese knives. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, please refer to our care guide below.