Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus Gyuto 265mm (10.4inch) “Desert Ironwood Handle” (IT-5)

In the year 2006, we had chance to meet Mr. Itou and his impressive Custom Kitchen Knife Collections. We don’t forget the moment (the time we met Mr.Itou and his custom knives first time) and how his knives are impressive and unique. We started to introduce his fine custom knife collections for our customers then.

Since then, his knives have attracted many customers and they are also impressed with its outstanding cutting performance and edge retention.

Mr. Itou uses R-2 Powdered High Speed Tool Steel for the cutting edge of his knives (HRc. 62) and he also creates the incredibly beautiful and powerful appearance Damascus knives.

As seen on other expensive full tang custom knives, Mr. Itou hand tapers the blade tang in order to reduce weight and to perfectly balance the blade and handle. He contours and polishes the handle to ensure a perfect grip and an attractive finish. 

This knife comes with beautiful natural wooden texture and strength of Desert Ironwood Handle. (Mr. Itou always carefully selects the good part of Ironwood material and his hand-contouring and custom wood working process makes well balance and nice grip of the Custom Desert Ironwood Handle)

Each one of Mr. Itou’s knives is a unique ‘one-off’, or ‘one-of-a-kind’ knife, that is 100% custom handmade and hammer forged.

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.

Specification

Knife Model: Mr. Itou R-2 Custom Damascus Gyuto 265mm

Blade Material: R-2 Damascus

Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62

Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50

Handle Material: Desert Ironwood Handle with Nickel Silver Bolster

Saya Included: No.