Hitohira Gorobei Rikichi | 210mm Gyuto Knife (Kasumi)
Hand crafted in Sakai, Osaka by Gorobei blacksmith and sharpened by sharpener Rikichi, this is the new Kasumi line from Hitohira Japan. We have now shifted to a more cost effective carbon steel Kasumi in this line and a higher level stainless clad version from Togashi.
Rikichi sharpener trained famous Sakai Sharpener Kambei-san, the grind is lovely, thin behind the edge, very high performance for this price bracket.
- Hitohira Gorobei Rikichi Japanese Knife
- 210mm Kasumi Gyuto Knife
- Gorobei Blacksmith
- Rikichi Sharpener
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Octagonal Ho Wood Handle w/ Buffalo Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- 198mm Blade Edge Length / 349mm Overall Length / 2.0mm Blade Thickness / 49mm Height / 151g
* Non stainless steel kitchen & chef knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust. They will change colour (patina) in use.