Maker: Gihei Hamono
Series: Kazahana
Origin: Sanjo, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: HAP40 Powder Semi-Stainless Steel
Hardness: 65-67 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Migaki ("Polished") / Kasumi ("Hazy")
Engraving: Stamped ("Gihei")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Zelkova with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 8.5" (215mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (48mm)
Handle Length: 5.3" (135mm)
Overall Length: 14.5" (370mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.8mm
Weight: 6.7 oz. (190g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). While this knife has stainless cladding for easier overall maintenance, the area near the edge is semi-stainless steel. This area will not rust as easily as carbon steel, but it may darken and form a protective patina over time.
Item number: GH-205
