Kosuke Manaka 240mm Gyuto KU Clad Shirogami 2

Hand laminated mild steel clad shirogami 2 gyuto made by blacksmith Kosuke Manaka in Kasukabe in Saitama Pref. A younger blacksmith Manaka inherited a blacksmithing shop and taught himself knife making, he hand laminates his knives rather than using pre-laminated sheet.

Great rustic feel on this knife which has been thinned by its previous owner although little of the original profile has been sharpened away, it still has the same height as is advertised by those who sell them new..

Shirogami 2 61-63 Rockwell Walnut w Pakka handle

248mm edge length 54mm wide at heel 216.2 grams