Tetsujin kasumi aogami#2 sujihiki 240mm

Hand-forged in Kochi, Japan by Toru Tamura, this 240mm sujihiki has an Aogami #2 core with iron cladding. The iron cladding shows subtle banding. At 240mm, this is a compact slicer, suited to those who prefer a nimble, maneuverable Japanese slicing knife over the longer 270mm or 300mm. Although this is technically a sujihiki, it can function as a multipurpose knife. It can take on certain gyuto-type tasks, so some would reasonably call it a "slim gyuto" instead. It is not uncommon for some pros to use a 240mm sujihiki as their main all-purpose blade instead of a gyuto. It cuts with less drag and feels light and nimble in hand. Hand-forged in Kochi, Japan by Toru Tamura Sharpened and finished by Naohito Myojin 231mm (9.1") cutting edge, 35.4mm heel height Aogami #2 carbon steel (~63 HRC) with iron cladding Octagonal ebony handle For left- and right-handed users Details Brand: Tetsujin Blacksmith: Toru Tamura Sharpener: Naohito Myojin Producing Area: Kochi, Japan Knife Type: sujihiki Finish: kasumi Core Steel: Aogami#2 HRC: ~63 Steel Type: carbon Cladding: iron clad Blade & Handle Specs Overall Length: 388mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 231mm (9.1") Blade Height at Heel: 35.4mm Spine Thickness: 2.8mm At the handle: 2.7mm At the heel: 2.0mm Midway: 0.5mm 1cm from the tip: Weight: 170g 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'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. The degree of banding on the iron cladding varies from knife to knife. Some show more visible banding, others a fainter pattern. 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.