Takayuki Shibata is a young blacksmith working out of his shop in Fukuyama City, Hiroshima, Japan. It is here that he developed his very unique line of AS knives. His knives are endowed with a beautifully formed profile and razor-sharp cutting edge. The fit and finish are also of the very highest standards.
The blade is made with an inner core of Aogami Super steel, clad with a softer stainless steel that enhances the strength and durability of this nimble knife. This knife is almost like a scaled down version of his KS clone, and as such boasts a slim profile, shorter blade height and a thin, finely crafted tip. The grinds are really well executed and his attention to details in design and construction are what we love to see in a blacksmith’s work.
The Shibata AS Gyuto is an easy-to-maintain and sharpen blade. It will hold its super fine edge through a hard day's prep work or for weeks in a home setting. Each knife comes with a very well-made octagonal handle with pakka wood ferrule.Maker: Takayuki Shibata
Brand: AS
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Steel: AS (Aogami Super Steel)
Edge Grind: Even (See Choil Shot)
Handle: Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Length: 215mm
Height: 46.5mm
Spine Thickness: 2.2mm
Weight: 4.8oz
The blade is made with an inner core of Aogami Super steel, clad with a softer stainless steel that enhances the strength and durability of this nimble knife. This knife is almost like a scaled down version of his KS clone, and as such boasts a slim profile, shorter blade height and a thin, finely crafted tip. The grinds are really well executed and his attention to details in design and construction are what we love to see in a blacksmith’s work.
The Shibata AS Gyuto is an easy-to-maintain and sharpen blade. It will hold its super fine edge through a hard day's prep work or for weeks in a home setting. Each knife comes with a very well-made octagonal handle with pakka wood ferrule.
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Wow, February 7, 2024
Stunner of a knifePosted By: Z
2 people found this review helpful
I'm really happy with the purchase! The overall fit and finish was really good.
I gave it 4 stars on the finish due to an inch long rough patch of steel on the spine of the blade that needed some sanding, but other than that it was in stellar shape.
This is my first time buying an AS core steel blade, and so far I really like it!
2 people found this review helpful
I'm really happy with the purchase! The overall fit and finish was really good.
I gave it 4 stars on the finish due to an inch long rough patch of steel on the spine of the blade that needed some sanding, but other than that it was in stellar shape.
This is my first time buying an AS core steel blade, and so far I really like it!
Shocked to be the first reviewPosted By: Tom
3 people found this review helpful
I rarely write reviews for products (as cliche as it may sound), but this knife warrants one. fit and finish are excellent, the wood on the handle is beautifully treated, feels great.
But the blade is an even better story. OOTB it was crazy sharp, the best Ive seen. After putting the knife through a few months of heavy prep, and sharpening it quite regularly, I can say its both a joy to use and work on. This gyuto has earned its place in my knife roll, and Im sure you'll enjoy having it in yours.
3 people found this review helpful
I rarely write reviews for products (as cliche as it may sound), but this knife warrants one. fit and finish are excellent, the wood on the handle is beautifully treated, feels great.
But the blade is an even better story. OOTB it was crazy sharp, the best Ive seen. After putting the knife through a few months of heavy prep, and sharpening it quite regularly, I can say its both a joy to use and work on. This gyuto has earned its place in my knife roll, and Im sure you'll enjoy having it in yours.
