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Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak
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Y.Tanaka x Sakai Kikumori Blue 2 Gyuto 225mm - Burnt Oak

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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Clad with So-Bokashi Finish (Forged by Y.Tanaka)
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Attentive
4 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Clad with So-Bokashi Finish (Forged by Y.Tanaka)
Handle Material
Octagon Burnt Oak
Bevel
Double Bevel (Convex Grind)
Edge Length
225mm
Overall Length
368mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
3.9mm/3.7mm
Blade Height @ Heel
55mm
gWeight
257g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Sakai·Brand

Sakai Kikumori

Sakai, Osaka
Sakai Kikumori

Holder of Japan's Traditional Craft designation, one of the highest distinctions in the trade.

Coordinates
34.6°N · 135.5°E
Signature
Traditional Sakai Company
Steels
Aogami #2Shirogami #2Ginsan
Sakai Kikumori was founded in 1926 by Kawamura Hamono as a wholesaler, and they work with some of the best blacksmiths in Japan. Being a smaller wholesaler, they have the flexibility to create their own brands and pursue creative projects that larger brands choose not to do. They have excelled in this area, creating a line of products that are of some of the highest quality we've ever seen.
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