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Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm.
This line of knives from Matsubara has become one of our favorites on the site in a short amount of time. They combine beautiful aesthetics with fine craftsmanship and outstanding performance. Katsuto Tanaka is the principal blacksmith responsible for hand-forging these lovely blades in his famed shop located in the town of Matsubara in the city of Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Tanaka-San uses the very popular Aogami 2 steel as his core component. He hardens the steel to a Rockwell rating of 62HRC. This is a sweet spot for Blue #2. He then forge welds a layer of soft stainless steel to the core (hagane) using a technique known as san mai. This involves covering both sides of the blade without wrapping the outer layer (jigane) over the spine. The hagane thus shows through at the edge and on top of the spine. These knives must be kept clean and dry to avoid corrosion to the exposed hagane. The jigane then receives a really lovely nashiji, or pear skin, finish.
The Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm has a profile that is quite flat at the heel end and then transitions into a nice curved belly about halfway along the edge. Blade height is very generous for a 240mm gyuto. This is a robust blade in size and weight which will find favor with users looking for a knife that feels solid and stiff. The heft and strength are confidence-inspiring. It comes with a very nice octagonal handle.Brand: Matsubara
Blacksmith: Tanaka-San
Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Nashiji
Knife Type: Gyuto
Edge: Even
Weight: 7.8 ounces
Blade Length: 240 mm
Total Length: 390 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5 mm
Blade Height: 54 mm
Handle: Rosewood Octagonal
Please note, Mr. Tanaka puts a notch in the tang and this is done on purpose and is not an installation mistake.
Photos by Gustavo Bermudez
This line of knives from Matsubara has become one of our favorites on the site in a short amount of time. They combine beautiful aesthetics with fine craftsmanship and outstanding performance. Katsuto Tanaka is the principal blacksmith responsible for hand-forging these lovely blades in his famed shop located in the town of Matsubara in the city of Omura, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Tanaka-San uses the very popular Aogami 2 steel as his core component. He hardens the steel to a Rockwell rating of 62HRC. This is a sweet spot for Blue #2. He then forge welds a layer of soft stainless steel to the core (hagane) using a technique known as san mai. This involves covering both sides of the blade without wrapping the outer layer (jigane) over the spine. The hagane thus shows through at the edge and on top of the spine. These knives must be kept clean and dry to avoid corrosion to the exposed hagane. The jigane then receives a really lovely nashiji, or pear skin, finish.
The Matsubara Blue #2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm has a profile that is quite flat at the heel end and then transitions into a nice curved belly about halfway along the edge. Blade height is very generous for a 240mm gyuto. This is a robust blade in size and weight which will find favor with users looking for a knife that feels solid and stiff. The heft and strength are confidence-inspiring. It comes with a very nice octagonal handle.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Beautiful Aesthetics with Precision Craftsmanship and Exceptional PerformancePosted By: I.V.
2 people found this review helpful
The knife was recommended to me by a friend.
Beautiful massive knife. The blade is wide. It's like it has some kind of magic in it.
The center of gravity is about 3-4 centimeters from the handle which is made of light wood. I like it when the weight is brought forward. It helps when cutting. If someone doesn't like it they can change the handle to a heavier one and move the center of gravity back.
The soft stainless steel that covers the core has a variable thickness. This was mentioned in one of the forums. Each knife has a unique workmanship. Near the edge the blade is about 4mm thick. Moving forward to the blade it decreases to about 2mm (in the region where the signature is). It then increases to about 3mm and becomes very thin when it reaches the blade. The thickness of the bottom of the blade is the same along its entire length.
The tip of the blade on one side was like unfinished and needed a little filing. A very minor and quick fix. There was a typical smell to the collared ring. It looked like someone had tried ta polish it. There were also scratches.
A really impressive knife. Extremely sharp. I had no idea how sharp it really was until I started using it. It's just a pleasure to work with. The upper part of the blade is polished in a very unique way. It feels soft when you grip it to start working. I have not experienced it using other knives. And it's the only knife I had a chance to try, where the sticking of veggies (especially potatoes) is really minimal.
This knife definitely combines beautiful aesthetics with precision craftsmanship and exceptional performance.
Without hesitation I would recommend it or buy it again if I need another one.
The shipping and the delivery was super efficiently managed and executed. Big Thank you!
2 people found this review helpful
The knife was recommended to me by a friend.
Beautiful massive knife. The blade is wide. It's like it has some kind of magic in it.
The center of gravity is about 3-4 centimeters from the handle which is made of light wood. I like it when the weight is brought forward. It helps when cutting. If someone doesn't like it they can change the handle to a heavier one and move the center of gravity back.
The soft stainless steel that covers the core has a variable thickness. This was mentioned in one of the forums. Each knife has a unique workmanship. Near the edge the blade is about 4mm thick. Moving forward to the blade it decreases to about 2mm (in the region where the signature is). It then increases to about 3mm and becomes very thin when it reaches the blade. The thickness of the bottom of the blade is the same along its entire length.
The tip of the blade on one side was like unfinished and needed a little filing. A very minor and quick fix. There was a typical smell to the collared ring. It looked like someone had tried ta polish it. There were also scratches.
A really impressive knife. Extremely sharp. I had no idea how sharp it really was until I started using it. It's just a pleasure to work with. The upper part of the blade is polished in a very unique way. It feels soft when you grip it to start working. I have not experienced it using other knives. And it's the only knife I had a chance to try, where the sticking of veggies (especially potatoes) is really minimal.
This knife definitely combines beautiful aesthetics with precision craftsmanship and exceptional performance.
Without hesitation I would recommend it or buy it again if I need another one.
The shipping and the delivery was super efficiently managed and executed. Big Thank you!
