Tadokoro Musubi Ginsan 3 Gyuto 240 - Maple burl hybrid

This series is hand ground by Makoto Tadokoro in Tosa Japan Tadokoro-san trained with the famous grinder & sharpener Morihiro in Sakai beginning as a teenager. Tadokoro-san's grinding and finishing skill is exceptional, his work definitely shows he has made the most of his 25 years of experience. Specs: (Approximately) Sharpener: Tadokoro Core Steel: Ginsan 3 Finish: Hon-Kasumi Edge Length: 228 mm Height: 56 mm Spine at heel: 2.7 mm Spine midway: 2.6 mm Spine about 1 cm from tip: 1.6 mm Use & Care Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use. Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever! Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade. Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade. Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.