Matsubara Wavy Face Blue #2
Gyuto 240mm is made by blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka who works from his famed shop in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Aogami 2 carbon steel is undoubtedly one of the most popular steels used to manufacture kitchen knives. It is noted for its outstanding edge life and overall toughness. The core steel is covered in stainless steel cladding with a very nice hammered finish which Mr. Tanaka names "Wavy Face".
This great-looking
gyuto has has generous height, especially for a gyuto of this length. This is a robust blade in size and weight, which will favor users looking for a knife that feels solid and stiff in hand and on the board.
Brand: Matsubara
Location: Nagasaki
Blacksmith: Tanaka-San
Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Hammered (Wavy Face)
Knife Type: Gyuto 240mm
Edge: Even
Weight: 7.6 ounces / 216g
Blade Length: 244mm
Total Length: 395mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.5mm
Blade Height at Heel: 57.6mm
Handle: Oak Octagonal Burnt