Sakai Takayuki / Itsuo Doi "Homura Guren" Aogami #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 225mm Gyuto 195mm Craftsman: Yu Kurosaki

Craftsman: Yu Kurosaki

The polished acrylic handle in fluorite color is beautifully fitted

This handmade Gyuto has an incredible level of finish and polish

The gyuto is hand-forged with Aogami #2 core steel with stainless steel cladding

Knife Type: Kiritsuke Nakiri

Sakai Takayuki / Itsuo Doi "Homura Guren" Aogami #2 Kurouchi Tsuchime 225mm Gyuto 195mm Craftsman: Yu KurosakiThe "Homura Guren" knives are handcrafted by Sakai master blacksmith Itsuo Doi. Using Aogami #2 as core steel, clad in soft iron, the blade was heat treated to 62 63 HRC for superb edge retention. The beautiful distal tapering and edge geometry ensure a superb cutting performance, and the Kurouchi Tsuchime finish gives this knife a characterful accent. The wa handle is made of burnt Japanese Oak wood, coated with Urushi. Every knife is engraved with