Gyuto 240mm Hon-Warikomi White #2 Iron Clad, Ku, Kasumi, Abalone Full Tang

A stunning Gyuto 240mm from Japanese craftsman Kisuke Manaka, forged Warikomi style and finished with a beautiful organic hammered texture, deep black Kurouchi, and smoke like satin polished bevels. The core steel is the Japanese traditional Shirogami #2, which is easy to sharpen and feels smooth and buttery on a whetstone. It takes a lovely sharp and toothy edge. Clad in iron its a classic construction and Kisuke-san has done a beautiful job with it.

The bevels are fine, thin and convex wide bevels. Cutting performance is going to be exceptional with this geometry. The spine has subtle taper and knife features a classic Japanese santoku typed profile. This knife will be rigid and stable on the board, reassuringly capable of dealing with fine details and also comfortable working through tougher root vegetables.

The striking Abalone and brass full tang handle gives the knife a satisfying weight, and yet the blade feels beautifully balanced and nimble. Very comfortable in the hand and exceptionally beautiful.

A lovely example of Japanese craftsmanship from one of the finest young blacksmiths around.