Features
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Hand-forged by Master blacksmith Itsuo Doi from Aogami #2 blue carbon steel with Kengata tipm and elegant matte finish
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63 Rockwell Hardness; double bevel edge
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Ebony wood octagonal handle with copper ring and buffalo horn ferrule
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Blade Length: 8.9", Blade Height: 2-1/8", Overall Length: 14.5", Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.7mm, Weight: 8.7 oz. (249g)
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Handmade in Sakai, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty
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Please note: This knife is made of carbon steel and not stainless, if not cared for properly, the blade will rust as carbon steel knives develop a beautiful patina over time
Description
The Takayuki Homura SP by Itsuo Doi Aogami Kengata Gyuto is a multi-purpose Western style knife, designed for slicing meat, fish, and cutting a head of cabbage and more. It's also useful for those in the meat industry who cut large amounts of meat. Takayuki knives are handmade in Sakai, Japan with 600 years of knife making experience by skilled craftsmen. With this expanded history, the workmanship and technology that creates Takayuki knives remains unchanged. Produced by various craftsmen, lead by head blacksmith, Itsuo Doi, sets the high standard of these high quality knives. Takayuki knives fascinate many people across borders and will continue to attract attention from people all over the world.