Hitohira Togashi 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami 2 Kurouchi Cherry Handle (Ebony End)

Hand made in Sakai, kurouchi finished iron clad Aogami #2 forged by dentoukougeishi master smith Kenji Togashi and expertly ground by his son Kenya.

Octagonal Cherry wood shaves a little weight off and makes for a very secure grip even when wet or greasy and is highly rot and bacteria resistant.

Please note: These are rustic style knives with a top shelf forging and heat treatment. They have a natural kurouchi finish that is formed after forging and heat treatment and not removed, rather than applied after grinding. Blade thickness and weight will vary as well having hammer marks that can be seen in the kireba bevel and rough forged face. There can be light scuffs or cosmetic irregularities on the kurouchi finish due to its natural occurrence.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Smith: Togashi Blacksmith 富樫打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Iron Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 360mm
Edge Length: 200mm
Handle to Tip Length: 216mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 2.4mm
Handle Length: 145mm
Weight: 159g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Sharpener: Kenya Togashi