Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm
Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm

Isamitsu Shirogami #1 Kiritsuke Gyuto 180mm

£365.00

A stunning tall, mid sized gyuto with a sweeping profile and excellent flat grind. The distinctive tsuchime finish and pentagonal handle are unique to Isamitsu and show their flair not just for quality blade work but for eye catching and distinctive contemoporary design.

Currently out of stock

Product Code: ISAM-002-##

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements
  • Blade Edge Length: 188mm / 7.4" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Knife Length: 336mm / 13.23" (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 47.6mm / 1.87" (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 3.8mm / 0.15" (Spine width above the heel) 2.8mm / 0.11" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.25mm / 0.05" (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 172 grams / 6.07 oz

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 finishes.

Range Specifications
  • Core Steel: Shirogami White #1
  • Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
  • Blade Finish: Kurouchi | Tsuchime
  • Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
  • Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

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

Isamitsu - Shirogami #1

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

The first thing to grab the attention with the shirogrami #1 line is the eye catching design and unique tsuchime finish pattern along with the equally distinctive twisted pentagon shape handles. 

Look a little closer and you'll see a range of knives with an excellent flat grind and finish quality on a high performance edge. 

Beauty

We absolutely love the tsuchime finish on these knives, it's subtle but very distinctive and when paired with the large pentagonal handles and the sweeping shape of the blade it's definitely a slightly less than "traditional" look for a gyuto so might be a little a little love/hate depending on your preferences. 

In Hand

The Shirogami #1 is a relatively tall and heavier construction in both the blade and handle choice so very much for those seeking a larger and more significant feeling of weight in their knife. 

Depending on the size of the knife, the balance point varies between somewhere around the heel of the blade to quite far forward towards the kanji but despite the heavier and larger than typical handle they do remain comfortable and well balanced in use.

Durability


Treated to around 62-63HRC the Shirogami #1 core has a good balance of edge retention and robustness over longer term use. 

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

The Shirogami #1 range is a carbon steel core clad in stainless so is a reactive knife on the core steel and will develop a patina over time.

Please follow our carbon care tips and we recommend a carbon steel care kit for longer term maintenance. 

Our Verdict


If the design and overall size and weight of the knife suits your personal preferences then this is a range to explore further and while Isamitsu are a relatively new workshop, their background and extensive experience show through in their well crafted and contemporary designed knives.

Meet the maker

Isamitsu