Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Blue #1 Migaki Gyuto 240mm Ziricote Handle (Extra Height)

Sharpener: Kyuzo Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a student of Kambei, known as one of the best sharpeners in Sakai because he knew best how to sharpen wide double bevel knives. After a few years of training, he built his style based on both his father and Kambei’s respective styles. Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening. Detailed Spec Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所 Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan Profile: Gyuto Size: 240mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #1, Soft Iron Clad Handle: Ziricote & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal Total Length: 393mm Edge Length: 233mm Handle to Tip Length: 248mm Blade Height: 57mm Thickness: 2.3mm Handle Length: 146mm Weight: 208g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Sharpener: Kyuzo Handle Maker: Taihei