Name: Kaneshige Hamono White #1 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm
Brand: Kaneshige Hamono
SKU: KANE-003
Price: 135.00 GBP
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Kaneshige Hamono

£135.00

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A excellent value and versatile all-rounder ideal for a wide range of daily jobs.

Great looking, well finished and easy to care for carbon steel knife ideal for a first Japanese knife or addition to a collection.

Product Code: KANE-003

About this range

First Impressions

A thin overall profile, spine and finish standard the White #1 is a great choice for anyone looking at a durable and easy to care for carbon steel knife.

Beauty

The White #1 is a classy looking knife with a good level of finish and looks with the tsuchime stainless cladding running down to the polished core steel.

We have had this range paired with a quality cherry wood handle that's finished to a higher level than typical for knives at this price point which adds to the quality looks and feel of the knife.

In Hand

Comfortable in hand thanks to the quality finish on the handle and while the spine and heel of the knives in the range aren't rounded or smoothed off it's not an unusual compromise to expect when looking at such well priced knives.

Ease of Care

We recommend following our carbon steel care tips and for long term care, our carbon steel care kit has everything you need to keep your knife in top condition.

Our Verdict

Great overall value across the range and a good finish and edge quality out of the box but with potential to thin a little further should you wish.

Ideal as a first forray into carbon steel and will develop a lovely patina along the core while being protected by the stainless cladding they're ideal as a first knife choice or competitively priced addition to an existing collection.

Knife Measurements - Kaneshige Hamono White #1 Tsuchime Gyuto 180mm

Blade Length: 185mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 340mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 41.3mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.04mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.99mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.05mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 116 grams

Range Specifications

Core Steel: White #1
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.

Read our carbon steel care guide

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RECOMMENDED Carbon steel care kit
Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 62 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal Cherry
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.

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend the 180mm gyuto magnolia saya or a medium size blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

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