• Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
  • Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Limited Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2 (16) with Saya) | HITOHIRA
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Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Damascus Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2/ Saya)

Hitohira Tanaka Kyuzo Vintage Swedish Carbon Damascus Gyuto 240mm Taihei Ebony Handle (#2/ Saya)

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¥176,980 JPY
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Sharpener: Kyuzo

Kyuzo’s father Heihachi is one of the busiest sharpeners in Sakai. Heihachi’s workshop room and corridor were always filled with knives waiting to be sharpened. Although Kyuzo initially worked under his father to learn the foundation of rough sharpening, eventually he became a student of Kambei, known as one of the best sharpeners in Sakai because he knew best how to sharpen wide double bevel knives. After a few years of training, he built his style based on both his father and Kambei’s respective styles. Today, Kyuzo is one of only a few people who can sharpen wide double bevel with really good Shinogi-line in Sakai, one of the most challenging techniques in sharpening.

Detailed Spec

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Smith: Tanaka Blacksmith 田中打刃物製作所
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Vintage Swedish Carbon, Carbon Damascus Clad
Handle: Taihei Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Come with Saya
Total Length: 388mm
Edge Length: 232mm
Handle to Tip Length: 244mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 146mm
Weight: 218g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Sharpener: Kyuzo
Update: August 16, 2024

*Measurement and photos are from sample I picked up randomly, please understand that each item(s) has unique profile and colur because of handmade and natural materials.

*Please understand that we are supplying as wholesale and selling it at the website at the same time. If you purchase item(s) after supplied to the retail shop, this might be out of stock.

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David S.
Vintage Swedish Carbon Damascus

Where to begin with this blade!

Pictures hardly do it justice- both the suminagashi pattern, and the geometry of the knife are just fantastic. The blade has a pleasantly hefty feel to it, while still being incredibly thin at the edge. The core steel is the same as Konosuke is using in their Vintage Carbon offerings, and it is a treat to use. The high hardness feels so great on the board when cutting.

The handle it came with, too, was very nice. It was a slightly thinner-than-tall octagonal that feels perfect in hand. Adds a nice weightiness to the knife that feels confidence inspiring.

The whole thing was packaged incredibly well, and came with a few pictures of Tanaka-san! I'm still surprised how quickly it arrived.

All in all, a fantastic knife, and a wonderful buying experience. Big thanks to Hokuto-san for making this knife available!