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We are really pleased to have found this new line of kitchen knives from the father/son team of Okeya. In fact, we have become their very first USA distributor. They have been regularly adding new styles to their line which we are now stocking. Grandfather Fujiwara san started his blacksmith shop to produce Kogatana blades. These are small blades used for woodworking and other cutting and whittling jobs. Wishing to expand the business, they branched out into the world of kitchen knives. And we are glad they did!
The Okeya White #2 Hairline Gyuto 210mm is a beautiful example of their talents. It is a medium-sized blade made from the ever-popular Shirogami 2 carbon steel. It has a softer stainless steel cladding which is given a very attractive hairline/sand-blasted finish. The outer layer is hammer-forged to the inner steel using the san-mai method. The well-applied kanji on the blade add to the simple yet pleasing aesthetic. The core steel is hardened to 60 HRC. The edge is a symmetrical 50/50 grind. A simple oval wood handle matches the looks and balances perfectly.
This is a nicely crafted knife at a bargain price, perfect for home chefs, line cooks, or those looking to dip their toes into the Japanese kitchen knife waters.Blacksmith: Okeya
Location: Miki, Japan
Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: White #2
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Hairline/Sand Blast
Edge Length: 210mm
Weight: 4.8oz
Height: 45mm
Handle: Oval
The Okeya White #2 Hairline Gyuto 210mm is a beautiful example of their talents. It is a medium-sized blade made from the ever-popular Shirogami 2 carbon steel. It has a softer stainless steel cladding which is given a very attractive hairline/sand-blasted finish. The outer layer is hammer-forged to the inner steel using the san-mai method. The well-applied kanji on the blade add to the simple yet pleasing aesthetic. The core steel is hardened to 60 HRC. The edge is a symmetrical 50/50 grind. A simple oval wood handle matches the looks and balances perfectly.
This is a nicely crafted knife at a bargain price, perfect for home chefs, line cooks, or those looking to dip their toes into the Japanese kitchen knife waters.
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1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) My go to knifePosted By: Matthew Harrison
2 people found this review helpful
This has turned into my go-to kitchen knife. The legth is perfect for 90% of my kitchen tasks and the thin width makes it nimble and a pleasure to use. Takes a geat egde and is easy to maintain. Fit and finish out of the box was as expected, plastic ferrule and a bit of time spent sanding the handle to be flush. The hairline finish is very well done; this knife is a joy to use in the kitchen
2 people found this review helpful
This has turned into my go-to kitchen knife. The legth is perfect for 90% of my kitchen tasks and the thin width makes it nimble and a pleasure to use. Takes a geat egde and is easy to maintain. Fit and finish out of the box was as expected, plastic ferrule and a bit of time spent sanding the handle to be flush. The hairline finish is very well done; this knife is a joy to use in the kitchen
