Ohishi Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Blue Steel #2, Kuro, 180mm

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Ohishi Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Blue Steel #2, Kuro, 180mmOhishi Gyuto (Chefs Knife) Blue Steel #2, Kuro,180mm: Ohishi have been manufacturing handmade forged knives for home and professional use since 1948. They are made in Sanjo city in Niigata, Japan. A lot of carbon steel knives have no corrosion resistance and may rust if mistreated. This knife is stainless clad with a blue steel #2 core (aogami #2) meaning you get the best of both worlds. A high carbon cutting edge and some corrosion resistance on the

but you’ll spend a lot more time trying to raise a burr

AFTER using a medium or coarse whetstone

Handle shape is a custom round oval with flat sides

The performance on this knife is exceptional considering its durability for a Japanese knife

Steel: White #1 Stainless CladFinish: Nashiji (Meaning: pear’s skin

93mmOverall length: 360mmBlade Height: 54mmWeight: 175gRHC: 61Bevel: DoubleHandle: Custom shape

It’s thinner than most Western knives

I honestly recommend this knife to anyone

Lapping plates can also become wrapped and useless if not flattened

This gives you the bare minimum you actually need to sharpen properly without spending huge money upfront

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Steel: VG10 stainless steel