Made in the workshop of Kenji Togashi by his blacksmiths to the specification of Sakai Kikumori, the larger Blue #2 gyuto is a refined workhorse with impressive geometry and performance.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 235mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 385mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 50.3mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.97mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.21mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.01mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 183 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: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal magnolia with black buffalo horn
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KIKU-011-##
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 240mm magnolia saya or mid size gyuto (27x5.5cm) blade guard for this knife.
Meet the maker
Sakai Kikumori
Founded in Sakai City in 1926, Sakai Kikumori are well regarded for their high quality knives and draw on the area's more than 600 year history of knife and blade making.
