Isamitsu Shirogami 210mm Gyuto
Isamitsu Shirogami 210mm Gyuto
These knives sport a hard Shirogami #1 carbon steel core and have a stainless cladding, which make them easier to care for. The blades have a black kurouchi finish on the face, and the bevels are finished with a satin polish. These are extremely high performing knives thanks to excellent grinds and heat treatment.
Isamitsu knives are made by smith Yhuki Abe and sharpener Gaku Kanatsu in a workshop not far from Tokyo. They are both former apprentices of the famous smith Teruyasu Fujiwara, and their with abilities stainless clad carbon steels are especially excellent.
Blade Material: Shirogami #1 carbon steel core with stainless steel cladding
Handle Material: Rosewood and pakka wood ferrule
Blade Length: 8.46" (215mm)
Overall Length: 13.98" (355mm)
Height at Heel: 2" (51mm)
Thickness of Spine at Heel: 2.4mm
Weight: 6.1 oz (170g)
**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife
**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use.
**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.