Description: Condition: Brand New, never used, sharpened, or stropped. About the Blacksmith: Takamura Hamono can be found in Takefu Village (Echizen) in Fukui Prefecture. It is run by 3rd generation blacksmith Terukazu Takamura who inherited the shop from his father Toshiyuki Takamura San. With over 30 years of experience, his blades are known for an extremely refined and long-lived edge. About the Shape: Inspired by the profile of a traditional European chef knife, Gyutos are a multi-purpose knife with a slight meat cutting bias. “Gyuto” translates to “cow sword.” If you want one knife to do it all, This is it. It is razor sharp and is perfect for almost all kitchen tasks. This specific blade is known to be a laser. Steel Type: SG2/R2 is a very hard powder stainless steel that allows for an extremely long-lived edge, and is rather tough compared to many super hard powder steels. Having a light, thin blade this knife is capable of extreme sharpness and glides through food. The handle is made of Pakka wood with a welded bolster and is practically indestructible.This knife measures at a 62-63 for Rockwell Hardness. It has his famous etched damascus finish. Takamura's Uchigumo is one of the most sought after knives in the world. It rarely becomes available at retails in the United States. Moreover, this specific blade is 270mm which makes it even more of a rare blade. This knife comes with matching saya (see photos). Specs: Length: ~270mm
Price: 1500 USD
Location: Augusta, Georgia
End Time: 2024-11-16T23:52:41.000Z
Shipping Cost: N/A USD
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All returns accepted: ReturnsNotAccepted
Brand: Takamura
Number of Items in Set: 1
Type: Chef's Knife
Set Includes: Chef's Knife
Material: Stainless Steel
