Hitachi Blue #2 and soft iron cladding, forge welded by Minamoto Yasukuni based in Kyushu, south west Japan. Having mastered both forging and grinding in multiple workshops, his knives today are a combination of all his experience and talent. Currently in his late 50s, he crafts his best work in small batches under his own label. A truly well rounded master bladesmith and fully licensed swordsmith.

These are a smaller version of the previously released 270mm Gyuto. They retain all the favourable characteristics of the larger sibling but in a more compact form. A slight forward balance, with lasery cutting performance. 4mm on the spine above the heel,  gradual distal taper, and a thin grind with a slight convex geometry. A serious performer made to do it all. Finished with a semi-mirrored kasumi. All the work on the blade from forged lamination, forging to shape, grinding and finishing are done by the man himself.

Forge welded at the lowest possible temperature, this Blue #2 steel is very easy to sharpen with a slight glassy feeling, and holds an aggressive toothy edge for a long time. 

*As each knife is made individually by hand, there may be some slight variance in the measurements. If you are concerned about the exact dimensions of the knife you will receive please feel free to contact us.