Karaku Aogami Gyutou 210mm (8.2″)

Description

Karaku knives are forged in Tosa region of Shikoku by blacksmith Michikuni Tokaji, from Aogami #1, a highly regarded blue steel known for its ability to get incredibly sharp and hold an edge.  The dark, traditional kuroichi finish offers protection from discoloration. Handles are made from magnolia (ho) wood and turned in a D shape.  Overall, a great value and ideal starter knife for cooks interested in traditional carbon steel blades and Japanese style handles.

Please note: This knife is made from carbon steel, which gets incredibly sharp and is easy to sharpen but requires additional maintenance. This knife should be kept clean and dry at all times and oiled when not in use for an extended amount of time. Carbon knives can be reactive with high acid foods.

* Due to the unique blade shape of Karaku knives, our standard wooden sheaths (sayas) do not fit these knives.

About this shape

Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.

Specifications

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
• Carbon steel is not stain resistant. Wipe completely dry after use.