Trade In Gesshin Kagekiyo 270mm Gyuto Aogami 1

Trade in gyuto in great condition with original packaging but without saya that is usually sold with the knife. This iron clad carbon steel gyuto shows som signs of use via some light oxidation and appears to have been sharpened in about a mm. Any problematic oxidation was polished away. Some light kireba work is apparent but will eventally fade to flat as these things do. Comes with a fresh BC edge.

The Gesshin Kagekiyo Series is a high-end series that was developed and originally marketed by the knowledgeable folks at Japanese Knife Imports in Los Angeles. It was made to their specifications by craftspeople in Sakai. Highlights include a great geometry and profile with fine heat treatments indicative of it's ease of taking a new edge. The aogami 1 steel is the have the highest carbon content of the aogami family of steels which means it will continue to sharpen well and have nice edge retention, but it will could be a bit chippy when it's thin. With the sharpening that has already been done to this knife, the edge has become a bit tougher. The handle is fairly unique with a natural lacquer over a dark wood with some light-glittery inclusions.