Tadafusa Western "Ookami" Nashiji Gyuto 210mm

210mm gyuto, 185 grams, western walnut handle. This is the everyday knife, in most kitchens this shape and this length does around 80% of all the work. 48mm tall at the heel, 4,5mm spine at the handle down to 0,8mm near the tip: weight where you hold it, thin where it cuts.

Nashiji means "pear skin", that is the grey textured finish on the blade. Inside is a core of Blue #2 carbon steel, clad in stainless. Blue #2 is my favourite steel to work on natural stones: it takes a very fine edge and it comes back fast.

Only the thin edge line is carbon, the rest of the blade is stainless. The edge will slowly take a patina, which is normal and protects it. Wipe it dry after use and it will serve you many years.

All knives JNS carry are handmade, one by one. Size and thickness can vary a little, and small marks in the finish can happen. This is normal for a handmade knife.