Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Silver #3 Gyuto 210mm Ho Wood Handle

A renowned smith from Sakai-city, Kikuchiyo (a pseudonym) apprenticed for over two decades before taking over the master’s forge upon his retirement a few years ago. One of the most impressive traits of his working style is that he is not only fast in production but he is also one of the few remaining smiths in Sakai that can forge Honyaki blades, a technique of forging that yields knives with beautiful Hamon lines and exquisite hardness. A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility. Brand: Hitohira ひとひら Blacksmith: Kikuchiyo 菊千代 Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan Profile: Gyuto Size: 210mm Steel Type: Silver #3 Steel: Silver #3 #2, Soft Iron Clad Handle: Ho-Wood & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal Total Length: 355mm Edge Length: 205mm Handle to Tip Length: 215mm Blade Height: 50mm Thickness: 3.19mm Handle Length: 143mm Weight: 158g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous