Sakai Kikumori Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm by Kenji Togashi

Introducing our long-awaited shipment from Sakai Kikumori, known for their high standards of finish work, and for their relationships with the best blacksmiths in Sakai City. Kenji Togashi unexpectedly turned these out and surprised us all. They have top-notch heat treatment of Aogami #2 Steel and a hand-polished kasumi finish. We have paired it with a Sanjo style burnt chestnut handle with an elegant black buffalo horn ferrule. If you are looking for a 210mm Carbon Steel Gyuto, here is the best of the best. Maker: Sakai Kikumori Blacksmith: Kenji Togashi Location: Sakai, Japan Construction: San mai Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel Cladding: Soft Iron with hand-applied kasumi finish (reactive) Edge Grind: 50/50 wide bevel- suitable for right or left-hand users Handle: Sanjo City style burned chestnut with Black Buffalo horn ferrule Blade Length: 200mm (Sakai Blades are measured to matchi- so the blade length is actually 200mm)  Total Length: 375mm Spine Thickness at Base: 2