MASASHI KOBO Wa Gyuto 240mm White 2 Steel cladding blade Japanese Chef Knife With Charred octagonal shaped Chestnut handle with Japanese Magnolia Saya
In December 2012, the three of main blacksmiths in Yoshikane (Mr. Yoshida, Mr. Kazuomi Yamamoto, and Mr. Masashi Yamamoto) started on own their businesses. Mr. Yoshida might make small amount of productions, but he is more like semi-retired, and Mr. Kazuomi Yamamoto has taken over Yoshikane business with a couple of helpers since then. Mr. Masashi Yamamoto has got own business which is Masashi Kobo. This knife was made by Mr. Masashi Yamamoto.
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)
Blade Length (from the tip to the heel); 9 1/2 inch (240mm)
Handle Length; 5 3/4 inch (147mm)
Total Length; 16 inch (405mm)
Knife weight: 7oz.
The width from the heel to the spine: 2 3/16 inch (55mm)
The heel part of the spine width is 4mm (1/8 inch) wide.
HANDLE; Charred octagonal shaped chestnut with Water Buffalo horn bolster
BLADE; Hitachi White 2 steel (high quality pure carbon steel by Hitachi Steel Co.) with Sanmai Uchi (soft iron cladding)
Saya; Custom made Japanese Magnolia