Tabata Hamono is a small blacksmith shop on Tanagashima Island, located south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu. They make this Gyuto with Blue #2 steel, stainless cladding, and a Kasumi finish. Chefknivestogo is proud to be the first dealer for this company in the USA.
Please note that these are handmade knives--measurements may vary greatly from one to another.Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
Brand Name: Tanegashima
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Location: Tanegashima, Japan
Edge Steel: Blue #2
HRC: 62
Bevel: Double Bevel
Edge Grind: Even Grind
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kasumi
Weight: 6.8 - 8.7 oz (193 - 247 g) (please see text above regarding variations)
Edge Length: 242 - 251 mm (please see text above regarding variations)
Total Length: 395 - 400 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
Blade Height: 49 mm
Handle: Oak Octagonal
Ferrule: Black Stained Oak Wood
Please note that these are handmade knives--measurements may vary greatly from one to another.
