Sukenari HAP40 gyuto 270mm

A Japanese chef's knife handcrafted in Toyama, Japan by Sukenari Hamono. This 270mm gyuto has a HAP40 core with stainless cladding and a migaki finish. HAP40 is a semi-stainless steel mainly known for its edge retention. It will develop a patina, but far more slowly than a typical carbon steel. Stainless cladding keeps maintenance simple and limits reactivity to the exposed core. It comes paired with an octagonal bocote handle with buffalo horn ferrule. Bocote is a dense and stable wood with striking dark stripes. Handcrafted in Toyama, Japan by Sukenari 257mm (10.1") cutting edge, 52mm heel height HAP40 core (~68 HRC) with stainless cladding Octagonal bocote handle with buffalo horn ferrule For left- and right-handed users Details Brand: Sukenari Producing area: Toyama, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: migaki Core steel: HAP40 HRC: ~68 Steel type: semi-stainless Cladding: stainless Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 416mm Blade length - heel to tip: 257mm (10.1") Blade height at heel: 52mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 2.5mm at the heel: 2.3mm midway: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm Weight: 226g Handle: octagonal bocote with buffalo horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is handcrafted, 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, just 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.