Shigefusa Kasumi 210mm Wa-Gyuto 26c3 Magnolia Wood/Horn Ferrule Handle

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Hand forged and hand ground with traditional sen and stones in Sanjo, Niigata by the Iizuka family under their Shigefusa brand.

Shigefusa knives are hand forged with Swedish 26c3 or “spicy white” steel, a very pure, high-carbon steel. In the hands of a skilled Iizuka smith, this steel is capable of taking an amazingly fine edge while still retaining a lively, bitey feel.

Because these are all made by hand without mechanical grinding, the output is very limited and very in demand, we receive Shigefusa knives in very small batches, years after ordering.

Brand: Shigefusa
Smith: Iizuka Family
Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon
Steel: 26c3
Handle: Magnolia & Buffalo Horn Ferrule D-Shape
Total Length: 365mm
Handle Length: 133mm
Handle to Tip Length: 232mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Edge Length: 218mm
Thickness: 2.93mm
Weight: 178g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous (Right-handed Bias)

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.

Shigefusa Kasumi 210mm Wa-Gyuto 26c3...

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€862,92
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€862,92
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