Gyuto knife with a 240 mm blade – A delicate knife with with outstanding tapering.

Toshihiro Wakui is a highly skilled blacksmith who crafts beautiful carbon steel knives. The core steel is Aogami #2, hand-laminated with an iron cladding. Wakui hails from Sanjo, a city in western Japan known for its renowned blacksmiths, including Yoshikane and Shigefusa. You can clearly see similarities between Wakui’s and Shigefusa’s blades in the meticulous craftsmanship. Wakui expertly tapers the blades, ensuring a well-rounded spine for comfortable handling, and most importantly, an incredibly thin and sharp edge.

Specifications:

• Steel: Aogami #2 with iron cladding

• Blade length: 240 mm

• Blade height: 48.5 mm

• Weight: 198 g

• Spine thickness at heel: 3.8 mm

• Spine thickness at middle: 2.3 mm

• Handle: Octagonal Macassar ebony with a black pakkawood bolster

Note: Aogami #2 is a carbon steel and is not stainless. Always dry the blade after use. Be mindful when using the knife, as the thin and extremely hard edge can be damaged if it strikes harder particles.