Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Limited, Blue Steel No.1 Suminagashi Wa Gyuto 240mm (9.4 Inch) (FSO-30)

Our JCK Original Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan brand of Japanese traditional-style knives are hand forged and hand sharpened by top-ranking forge-smiths, sharpeners and craftsmen in Sakai City, Osaka.

They take exceptional care to ensure that every single detail of their knives is correct, from the initial forging to the final sharpening, the fit and finish of these knives is outstanding.

This is the special order made Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Limited Model and available with limited quantity. Beautiful Masterpiece of Blue Steel No.1 Suminagashi Wa Gyuto knife with Octagon Shaped Ebony Wooden Handle and hand crafted Magnolia wooden saya.

A cutting edge of high carbon Hitachi Blue Steel No.1 that is welded forged with soft iron for increased toughness and ease of re-sharpening. Blue Steel No.1 makes extra high cutting performance, edge retention and hardness. 

The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife. Compared to a Western-style handle, the lightweight traditional Japanese handle of the Wa Gyuto knife moves the balance point of the knife further towards the tip, which makes it feel more nimble and precise.

Specification

Knife Model: JCK Original Fu-Rin-Ka-Zan Limited, Blue Steel No.1 Suminagashi Wa Gyuto

Blade Material: Blue Steel No.1 Suminagashi

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62 to 63

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Single Bevel Edge

Handle Material: Octagon Shaped Ebony Wooden Handle with Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule 

Saya Included: Yes.