Shigeki Tanaka kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto 180mm

Hand-forged in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka, this 180mm gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife with an Aogami #2 core and stainless cladding. Compact and nimble, it works well as a dedicated home knife or a quick-tasks blade alongside a longer gyuto. A practical choice for smaller boards, extended prep, and ingredients that call for more control than a 210mm allows. Hand-forged in Miki, Japan by Shigeki Tanaka 185mm (7.3") actual cutting edge, 47mm heel height Aogami #2 (~63 HRC) with stainless cladding Kurouchi finish Octagonal mono ebony handle For left- and right-handed users A compact Japanese chef's knife for cooks who prefer a shorter, more maneuverable gyuto Details Blacksmith: Shigeki Tanaka Producing area: Miki, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: kurouchi Core steel: Aogami #2 HRC: ~63 Steel type: carbon steel Cladding: stainless Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 329mm Blade length (heel to tip): 185mm (7.3") Blade height at heel: 47mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 2.8mm at the heel: 2.3mm midway: 1.9mm 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm Weight: 162g Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.