Gyuto knife, SKD tool steel, nashiji finish (wenge handle) - Yoshikane
Kazuomi Yamamoto is a 4th generation blacksmith working under the Yoshikane name. The forge is over 100 years old and are renown for the heat treatment and the ability to bring out the finest qualities in all steels.
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.
STEEL: SKD. This is a Japanese high chromium and Carbon Tool Steel that is semi Stainless and virtually identical to American D2 steel. It’s easy to sharpen and has great edge retention
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
HANDLE: Octagonal wenge handle.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Yoshikane - Sanjo, Japan
BEST FOR: Those wanting the performance of carbon steel but with the ease of use of stainless steel.
SAUNDERS SAYS: "After met Kazuomi Yamamoto, having his knives in our shop is a real treat."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
Kazuomi Yamamoto is a 4th generation blacksmith working under the Yoshikane name. The forge is over 100 years old and are renown for the heat treatment and the ability to bring out the finest qualities in all steels.
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.
STEEL: SKD. This is a Japanese high chromium and Carbon Tool Steel that is semi Stainless and virtually identical to American D2 steel. It’s easy to sharpen and has great edge retention
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
HANDLE: Octagonal wenge handle.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Yoshikane - Sanjo, Japan
BEST FOR: Those wanting the performance of carbon steel but with the ease of use of stainless steel.
SAUNDERS SAYS: "After met Kazuomi Yamamoto, having his knives in our shop is a real treat."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
Original: $597.01
-70%$597.01
$179.10Description
Kazuomi Yamamoto is a 4th generation blacksmith working under the Yoshikane name. The forge is over 100 years old and are renown for the heat treatment and the ability to bring out the finest qualities in all steels.
SHAPE: Gyuto. Japan's answer to the chef's knife with a thinner profile.
STEEL: SKD. This is a Japanese high chromium and Carbon Tool Steel that is semi Stainless and virtually identical to American D2 steel. It’s easy to sharpen and has great edge retention
FINISH: Nashiji or pear skin finish. This matt and mottled finish helps with food release and looks very rustic.
HANDLE: Octagonal wenge handle.
BLADE LENGTH: 210mm
MAKER: Yoshikane - Sanjo, Japan
BEST FOR: Those wanting the performance of carbon steel but with the ease of use of stainless steel.
SAUNDERS SAYS: "After met Kazuomi Yamamoto, having his knives in our shop is a real treat."
These knives are hand-forged so there may be slight variations in measurements and finishes.
