MASASHI KOBO Wa Gyuto 240mm White 2 Steel cladding Forged blade Japanese Chefs Knife
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[DESCRIPTION]
Masashi Yamamoto of Masashi Kobo is a master blacksmith in Sanjo, Niigata Prefecture, who uses traditional techniques and is highly regarded by many knife enthusiasts for his outstanding craftsmanship. His careful, hand-crafted manufacturing process produces sharp, well-balanced knives, and his attention to detail shines through in everything from material selection to forging and finishing.
[PRODUCT SPECIFICATION]
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Hagane: Hitachi white II steel (C; 1.0-1.1%, Si.; 0.10-0.20%, Mn; 0.20-0.30, P; less than 0.025, S; less than 0.004)
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Blade Length (from the tip to the heel); 9 1/2 inch (240mm)
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Handle Length; 5 3/4 inch (147mm)
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Total Length; 16 inches (405mm)
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Knife weight: 7.4oz.
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The width from the heel to the spine: 2 1/8 inch (54mm)
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The heel part of the spine width is 4mm (1/8 inch) wide.
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HANDLE; Charred octagonal-shaped chestnut with Water Buffalo horn bolster
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BLADE; Hitachi White 2 steel (high-quality pure carbon steel by Hitachi Steel Co.) with Sanmai Uchi (soft iron cladding)