The trusty all-rounder you've been looking for! Comfortable in hand with a nice distal taper, lightweight and a great edge, what more can you want.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 164mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 300mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 46.4mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.94mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.99mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.40mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 120 grams
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
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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.
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Oval burnt magnolia with plastic ferrule
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: GIH-003
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
Both the santoku and bunka magnolia saya fit this knife as does the santoku size (22x5cm) blade guard.
Meet the maker
Gihei Hamono
Based in Sanjo, Gihei Hamono is led by fourth generation head knife maker Atushi Hosokawa-san and his son Takashi and have been creating quality blades since the 1920's. They are an innovative and forward thinking company who specialise in working with modern high performance steels as well as traditional materials.
