Teruyasu Fujiwara Maboroshi shirogami#1 gyuto 240mm

Hand-forged by Teruyasu Fujiwara in Tokyo, Japan, this 240mm Maboroshi gyuto has a Shirogami #1 core at ~64 HRC with stainless cladding and a tsuchime finish. The stainless cladding keeps maintenance manageable. Shirogami #1 is a refined carbon steel that takes an exceptionally keen edge. Fujiwara's heat treat is well regarded among enthusiasts. Sharpens easily on stones. An all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife for cooks who want high-performance carbon steel and easy upkeep. Hand-forged in Tokyo, Japan by Teruyasu Fujiwara 241mm (9.49") cutting edge, 51mm heel height Shirogami #1 core (~64 HRC) with stainless cladding Tsuchime finish Pakkawood handle For left- and right-handed users A Japanese multipurpose knife for cooks who want to experience Fujiwara's take on Shirogami#1 Details Brand: Teruyasu Fujiwara Series: Maboroshi Producing area: Tokyo, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: tsuchime Core steel: Shirogami#1 / White #1 HRC: ~64 Steel type: carbon Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 381mm Blade length (heel to tip): 241mm / 9.49" Blade height at heel: 51mm Spine thickness: at handle: 3.1mm at heel: 3.1mm midway: 2.3mm 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 273g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: pakkawood Hand orientation: ambidextrous Notes: Each knife is handcrafted and unique. The image shown is representative of available stock. If you want to see what's currently available, contact us at info@zahocho.com. Slight variations in measurements and surface finish are common in handcrafted Japanese knives. For the care and maintenance of Fujiwara knives, please refer to our care guide below.