Tamahagane 21cm Gyuto Knife
Ships in approx. 2 months
A handcrafted chef's knife made from Tamahagane steel using the same techniques used to craft Japanese katana swords. Its precision-sharp edge cuts straight through any vegetable or meat.
Use the sharpening stone included with your purchase to resharpen the knife to your liking and it will surely become a long-lasting companion in your kitchen.
*It will take the craftsmen approximately 2 months to craft your knife from the time that your order is received. Please allow an additional 4-6 weeks for international shipping.
Includes:
- Tamahagane Gyuto Knife (pointed, double-edged blade handcrafted from steel, 21cm blade length)
- Red Sharpening Stone (15cm x 4cm x 3cm)
- FREE WORLDWIDE SHIPPING
*This knife is made from steel, so it is normal for a certain amount of rust to form over time. Please use the sharpening stone included with your order to remove any rust. You will find a video which explains how to sharpen your knife at the bottom of this page.
*Each knife is crafted by hand, so there may be slight variations in weight and dimensions. We ask for your kind understanding.
*Depending on the value of your order and local import rules in your country, you may be required to pay additional import taxes when your package arrives.
This is Shirou Kunimitsu Blacksmith
Story
Blades of Legacy: The Kunimitsu Swordsmiths of Omuta
For over 200 years, the Shirou Kunimitsu clan has passed down their Japanese sword making traditions and techniques in the countryside of Omuta City.
Today, there are three craftsmen working together at the smithy: Yasumitsu, Kunimitsu, Kokuten.
They use their ancestors' wisdom to not only create swords, but also traditional hammer-forged knives. Crafted with the same steel and techniques as swords, their knives are outstanding in sharpness and beauty.
The Shirou Kunimitsu clan are devoted to inheriting and protecting sword making traditions, passing them down to the next generation in the form of household knives.
History
A Legacy Forged in Steel
The Shirou Kunimitsu clan has been handcrafting katana swords and knives for centuries, and are known for making the best-cutting blades in Japan.
History
Preserving Swordsmithing Through Kitchen Knives
From the processes of iron shaping, hardening, and sharpening of the blade to packing - we will show you every step of how the three masters in this smithy craft beautiful knives by hand.
How to Sharpen your knife
Caring for your knife will make it last you for decades. After use, wash it with clean hot water, dry it off thoroughly, and place it in newspaper to prevent rusting. Check out the video below for more information on how to sharpen your knife with a sharpening stone, and how to store it safely.