240mm Ashi Stainless Wa Gyuto in Rosewood with Walnut Saya
240mm Ashi Stainless Wa Gyuto in Rosewood with Walnut Saya
This is a pre-owned blade fitted to a new handle and new Edro saya cover. The blade bears the faded Gesshin etch on the other side of the blade.
Ashi Hamono is a family business founded in Sakai Japan in 1948. The current president, Hiroshi Ashi is a master blacksmith and a nationally recognized Master Craftsman. Due to limited production and global demand, Ashi knives have become increasingly hard to find on the market.
Location: Sakai Japan
Line: Carbon Steel
Construction: Monosteel
Edge Steel: Swedish Stainless Steel HRC~61
Cladding: N/A
Finish: Migaki
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: 8-sided rosewood with black/gold corian spacer
Weight: ~ g
Blade Length: 220mm
Overall Length: ~mm
Thickness at Heel: ~mm
Blade Height: ~mm
This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention and who can tolerate the reactivity of the blade as they are prone to discolor food they come in contact with.
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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