Festive Deal Takada No Hamono 210mm Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Ho & Horn Octagonal Perfect For Gifting [wrcgjAlT]

Festive Deal Takada No Hamono 210mm Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Ho & Horn Octagonal Perfect For Gifting [wrcgjAlT]

Takada no Hamono is proud to present the 210mm Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Ho & Horn Octagonal knife, a masterpiece crafted by the esteemed blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa at Shiraki Hamono. This exceptional blade, hand-ground and finish sharpened by Mitsuaki Takada, embodies the pinnacle of Japanese culinary craftsmanship. With its fine cutting feel and excellent edge life, this knife is a testament to the new generation of Sakai craftsmen, known for their dedication to producing top-quality work.

Exceptional Craftsmanship and Features

The Takada no Hamono 210mm Gyuto features Iron Clad Aogami 2 steel, renowned for its superior sharpness and durability. This reactive carbon steel requires extra care, but with proper maintenance, it will develop a beautiful dark patina over time. The knife is equipped with a Ho & Horn Octagonal handle, providing a comfortable and secure grip. With a weight of 124 grams and a cutting edge length of 200mm, this Gyuto is perfectly balanced for a variety of kitchen tasks. Its thinness, achieved through double bevel hamaguri style convex grinding, ensures a superior cutting experience and excellent edge formation.

Practical Uses and Care Instructions

The Takada no Hamono 210mm Gyuto is an essential tool for any culinary enthusiast. Its fine cutting feel and sharp edge make it ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of ingredients with ease. However, it is important to avoid misuse such as scraping, twisting, and using on hard objects like bones, frozen foods, and dense vegetables to preserve the blade's longevity. To keep this knife in pristine condition, it is recommended to keep it clean and dry when not in use and to remove any orange rust with a light abrasive. The knife comes from the maker with lacquer on the blade for corrosion protection during shipping, which can be removed using acetone or lacquer thinner as per the manufacturer's instructions.