Name: Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Kurouchi Deba 135mm
Brand: Tsutomu Kajiwara
SKU: KAJ-0004
Price: 150.00 GBP
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Tsutomu Kajiwara

£150.00

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A short, no-fuss heavyweight double bevel deba ideal for breaking down smaller fish.

Product Code: KAJ-0004

About this range

First Impressions

At this price point we'd have to say that out of the box it is unexpectedly sharp compared to many knives.

Typically you might want to hone a knife a little more just to really bring up the edge but it's evident from the first cut that the expertise and finishing skill of Kajiwara san has been utilised to the fullest extent and the knife is a great performer right away.

Beauty

There are certainliy more visually stunning knives available when you look at the kurouchi finished version but the suminagashi finish on some of this range is beautiful!

In Hand

Light and well balanced with a traditional oval wa handle means the knife is easy to use and manoeuvre.

Durability

The Blue #2 steel used in the knife will take a very fine edge and thanks to its hardness should retain that edge well and is also actually pretty easy to sharpen and maintain so this knife will last a very long time with fairly minimal maintenence.

Ease of Care

This is a fully reactive steel on both the cutting edge and in the iron cladding so will develop a patina all over the blade as you use it but it's still fairly easy to care for as long as you follow the normal rules - no dishwashers, rinse and dry after use and enjoy the patina as it develops.

Our Verdict

In short - excellent.

You're getting a well made knife and a durable steel from a very experienced blacksmith at a really competitive price. Can't say fairer than that!

Knife Measurements - Tsutomu Kajiwara Blue #2 Kurouchi Deba 135mm

Blade Length: 142mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 272mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 49mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 8.86mm (Spine width above the heel) 6.14mm (Measured halfway along spine) 3.20mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 220 grams

Care tip – Stainless Steel

This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.

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Range Specifications

Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel

The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.

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Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Oval rosewood
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

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