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Hitohira TD Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm with Walnut handle
This is a fabulous knife for you to enter into the world of Japanese 210mm Gyuto - light, well balanced and with the benefit of a high carbon cutting edge along with the easier maintenance that comes from a stainless cladding. It also looks beautiful and has a lovely Japanese (wa) Walnut handle and Bird's Eye Maple ferrule. It would be hard to find a knife of this quality at a better price.
Brand: Hitohira ひとひら (一片)
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2 high carbon, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Walnut & Bird's Eye Maple Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 366mm
Edge Length: 214mm
Handle to Tip Length: 228mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 3.5mm
Handle Length: 136mm
Weight: 172g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Note: the high carbon cutting edge will rust if left wet or dirty. Always dry the knife after use and the occasional drop of knife oil will help protect the edge.
