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Sourced from a closed supplier in Seki city, this new old stock has been waiting 30 years for use. The vintage design and shape of this Gyuto is something special, too difficult and too expensive to make in the modern day at anywhere near this price. With a wider and taller stance, it allows a thinner and sharper edge than usual, all whilst maintaining a thick enough spine to be durable. There is evidence of vintage quenching techniques on the blade, made from SK high carbon steel. This steel is somewhat similar to Kigami Yellow, simple to sharpen and retains its sharp edge longer. It is also easier to maintain than the pure carbon steels such as White or Blue steel. The handle is made from rosewood, this was a popular choice for Gyuto produced around Tokyo of this time, and is available with brass or stainless steel handle pins. We may never see this same shaped knife at this price in future, unless more new old stock is discovered. There is limited availability at Ai and Om knives, Pro Tooling Australia and Tosho Knife Arts also.
Brand: Masafune 源正舟 (忠舟) Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan Profile: Komakiri Gyuto Size: 230mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Mono SK High Carbon Handle: Rosewood Western Total Length: 352mm Edge Length: 238mm Handle to Tip Length: 238mm Blade Height: 71mm Thickness: 2.2mm Handle Length: 116mm Weight: 261g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous 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.
