Chef's knife

Chef's Knife with a 219 mm long blade.

Taguchi is a young blacksmith from Takefu Knife Village who recently took the step of working under his own name after several years with Yoshimi Kato. This is one of the very first knives to leave his own workshop, and we are proud to present his knives outside of Japan.

The knife has a 219 mm long blade with a core of stainless Ginsan (Gingami#3) steel. This steel combines high sharpness, good wear resistance, and easy maintenance. The geometry is thin behind the edge, with an impressive taper running all the way from the base of the blade to the tip, giving a light and responsive feel in the hand while achieving exceptional precision.

The blade is made up of several layers of steel, giving it a lively appearance, while the finish is brushed and relatively understated.

Weight: 163 g
Thickness at blade root: 3.8 mm
Thickness at spine center: 2.1 mm
Blade height at heel: 48.5 mm
Edge length: 219 mm
Steel: Gingami#3, stainless, with a hardness of 61–62 HRC
Handle: Octagonal walnut handle with an oak bolster. The shape is octagonal.

Note: Measurements and weight may vary slightly, as the knife is hand-forged.