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240mm Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Wa Gyuto

240mm Shigeki Tanaka Aogami Wa Gyuto

Shigeki Tanaka is a fourth generation blacksmith who trained at the Takefu Knife Village in Echizen. 

Location:  Miki, Hyogo, Japan

Line: N/A

Construction:San mai

Edge Steel: Aogami #2 (HRC~64)

Cladding: Non-Stainless Steel

Finish: Kurouchi

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Octagonal Ebony with Corian spacer

Weight: ~ g

Blade Length: ~240mm

Overall Length: ~390mm

Thickness at Heel: ~mm

Blade Height: ~mm

 

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.

 

 

Regular price $400.00 USD
Regular price Sale price $400.00 USD
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***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.

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Handle color: Red
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