Blacksmith: Shoichi Hashimoto
Sharpener: Naohito Myojin
Origin: Hiroshima, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Notes: This is a limited production piece that was hand-forged by damascus steel artist Shoichi Hashimoto and sharpened by Naohito Myojin. Only 1 available. The images shown are photos of the actual knife you will receive.
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Coreless Damascus
Steel: Aogami #2 + Shirogami #2
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Finish/Pattern: Tobikumo ("Flying Cloud")
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9.3" (237mm)
Blade Height: 2" (52mm)
Handle Length: 5.4" (138mm)
Overall Length: 15.3" (390mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.4mm at Heel
Weight: 8.5 oz. (242g)
Item number: SH-TOB-G240-EWB
