Yoshihiro Yauji Aogami #2 Gyuto 240mm - Japanese Artisan Knife

This Gyuto is hand-forged with Aogami #2 steel, cladded with carbon steel, heat-treated to 61-62 HRC, hand-grinded and hand-sharpened by the young and aspiring artisan Mr. Yoshihiro Yauji. Yoshihiro’s exceptional attention to detail is showcased in the elegant Damascus Kyomen (mirror) finish and Kasumi polish. The choil is so well polished that it #39;s mirror reflective. Installed on a premium walnut handle handle with black buffalo horn kuchiwa, this knife offers incredible cutting smoothness, well-balanced handling and a stunning look. It’s worth noting that Mr. Yoshihiro Yauji does forging, grinding, finishing, and sharpening, all by himself. Specifications: Edge Length: 244mm Total Length: 395mm Cladding/Jigane: Carbon steel migaki finish Core Steel/Hagane: Aogami #2 Handle: Teak Handle Weight: 175.4gram Thickness at the heel: 2.7mm Height at the heel: 49mm Hardness: 61-62 HRC Edgign: Single Bevel *Free resharpening on every knife purchased at Upscale Living