Kogetsu 210mm Kanto Gyuto Shirogami 1 Pakka Handle

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Monosteel Kanto style Gyuto made with shirogami 1 white steel with imitation mahogony wood western handle. 

Goko Hamono is one of Tokyo's last independent western style knife makers who make everything in shop and have a hand made feel that is very uncommon in Kanto gyuto. 

Brand: Kogetsu 光月
Smith: Goko Hamono 五香刃物製作所
Producing Area: Chiba/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Mono Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1
Handle: Wine Pakka Western
Total Length: 330mm
Edge Length: 206mm
Handle to Tip Length: 208mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Thickness: 1.4mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 179g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.