Name: Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Yoshikane Hamono
SKU: YOS-0004
Price: 351.0 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm Purchase options

First Impressions

Testing Yoshikane Hamono knives is easy, their reputation, experience and skill is such that you can be comfortable knowing that their knives are of the highest standard and that the level of sharpness straight out of the box will be top notch.

This knife is no exception and you'll love it from the moment you make that first cut.

Beauty

What an absolutely stunning knife. The kurouchi finish is very subtle and smooth and the tsuchime marking is like raindrops flashing across the length of the blade.

This has to be up there with some of our all time favourite knives when you look at the finish and design!

In Hand

Again, you can rely on Yoshikane Hamono knives to be well balanced and finished. In hand the blade is well finished and the spine and heel are subtly rounded for comfort and the reasonably light octagonal Styphnolobium Japonicum (Japanese Pagoda Tree) handle from Yoshikane is a stylish premium material and understated choice to pair with the blade.

Durability

The White #2 core clad in a stainless steel is a commonly used and robust pairing that's easy to work with and care for and will take an edge quickly so it's a nice option for daily use.

The workhorse profile is similar to their other ranges and great for busy kitchens.

Ease of Care

Just follow our normal care and carbon steel care guidelines and this is a knife that will work for you over many years of cooking.

Our Verdict

The White #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime is really something. It's got Yoshikane's famous quality grind and finish and that finish is absolutely top notch.

It's incredible to use and it's stunning to look at.

Certainly it's at a keen price point where you could call it a considered purchase but if you're looking for a knife made to the highest standads that's robust, easy to care for and takes an edge quickly and has been made by one of the best regarded workshops in Japan then you're going to enjoy this one all day long.

Product details

Blade Length: 215mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 358mm (Blade + Handle)
Blade Thickness: 3.4mm (Measured level with heel)
Blade Height: 51mm (Heel to spine)
Total Weight: 174 grams
Core Steel: White #2
This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.

Read the carbon steel care guide
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Cladding Steel: Stainless
Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal Styphnolobium Japonicum (Japanese Pagoda Tree)
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: YOS-0004

Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

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

Protection & care for this knife

A photo of various protective guards for Japanese chef knives

The gyuto sized blade guard is compatable with this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Blacksmith Profile

Yoshikane Hamono

Established in 1919 in the city of Sanjo, Yoshikane Hamono have a well deserved reputation for their high quality craftsmanship and finishing and this range of knives are forged by the 4th generation head of the factory Kazuomi Yamamoto.

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Yoshikane Hamono White #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Kiritsuke Gyuto 210mm