Takayuki Homura Guren by Itsuo Doi Aogami 7″ Nakiri

Features

• Hand-forged by Master blacksmith Itsuo Doi from Aogami #2 blue carbon steel with a unique and rustic hammered kurouchi finish
• 63 Rockwell Hardness; double bevel edge
• Japanese lacquered (urushi-dyed) burnt oak octagonal handle
• Handmade in Sakai, Japan with a limited lifetime warranty

Description

The Takayuki Homura Guren by Itsuo Doi Aogami Nakiri combines the features of a chef’s knife with the versatility of a vegetable cleaver, ideal to use for vegetables. Master craftsmen Itsuo Doi, harnesses the power of the Guren flame to create this new exquisite line of knives. Utilizing the hottest flame in the forge, Doi hammers each blade imbuing them with his spirit for the ultimate cutting feel. Takayuki knives are handmade in Sakai, Japan with 600 years of knife making experience by skilled craftsmen. With this expanded history, the workmanship and technology that creates Takayuki knives remains unchanged. Produced by various craftsmen, lead by head blacksmith, Itsuo Doi, sets the high standard of these high quality knives. Takayuki knives fascinate many people across borders and will continue to attract attention from people all over the world.

Specs

Handmade in Sakai, Japan
Limited Lifetime Warranty
Blade Construction: Hand-forged by Master blacksmith Itsuo Doi from Aogami #2 blue carbon steel with a unique and rustic hammered kurouchi finish
Handle Construction: Octagonal Japanese lacquered (urushi-dyed) burnt oak
Rockwell Hardness: 63 degrees
Edge: Approximately 12 degrees, double bevel
Blade Length: 7″
Blade Height: 2.25″
Overall Length: 12.75″
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
Weight: 8.3 oz. (236g)

Item number: 01186