In Stock Item: 240mm Shirogami Core Clad Gyuto
Designed with the professional chef in mind, though all serious cooks will love this knife!
The 240mm blade has a shirogami carbon core cutting edge for incredible sharpness and ease of sharpening.
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About the Blade:
- 240mm (approx 9.5 inch) cutting edge
- Individually hand-forged in Japan by a traditional independent Japanese bladesmith
- Hidden traditional 'wa' tang
- Signed in kanji with trade name
- Shirogami carbon steel cutting edge
- Stainless steel sides clad by the bladesmith for easier maintenance
- Double bevel edge (can be used by either right or left-handed chefs
- 3mm thickness near handle and tapering to the point
- Easy to sharpen and extremely sharp!
About the Blade Finish:
Hammered black finish that has been further polished for a unique and beautiful look
About the Handle:
- Handcrafted in Hawaii by Salter Fine Cutlery
- Decorative working handle
- Rare curly 5A instrument grade Hawaiian koa wood surrounded by dense hardwoods
- Stainless steel bolster and internal accent pieces
- Contrasting blackwood accent nearest bolster
- Hard Mozambigue ebony aka African blackwood end cap
- Faceted shape with a slight slant to the end of the handle
- Flared bolster
- Comfortable fit and feel
The handle will be a joy to use as a hard-working knife for everyday use or as a splash of pizazz for the chef's at-home favorite use.
A great knife for any chef to use at special events, or for a show piece. It is guaranteed to get attention while being the perfect workhorse!
Please note that the blade edge is shirogami carbon steel. Extra maintenance is required. Oil before storage. Hammered area is stainless steel.
We are happy to answer your questions about how to maintain and care for this amazing knife.
To those of you who love to protect the environment, you can do no better than choose a Salter Fine Cutlery knife. The wood in this knife has been sustainably harvested and we use all reclaimed wood. The handle has been handmade in a small shop using only natural sunlight for a light source and no large machinery.
All craftsmanship is fully guaranteed.