A superb example of design and performance in this sensational mid-sized gyuto from Tanaka san, the layering in the steel and balance of the blade make paired with an excuisite full-tang desert Ironwood handle make this both a fabulous knife and real collectors piece.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 236mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 365mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 51.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.47mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 246 grams
- Core Steel: R2
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal teak and black buffalo as standard. Also available with assorted custom and limited edition handles
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: SHIG-001
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Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend a 240mm gyuto magnolia saya for this knife.
Meet the maker
Shigeki Tanaka
A fourth generation blacksmith, Shigeki Tanaka and his small workshop based in Miki City are highly regarded for their skill and experience which has been passed down through the generations.