Hitohira Gorobei Rikichi | 240mm 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
- 240mm Kasumi Gyuto Knife
- Gorobei Blacksmith
- Rikichi Sharpener
- Steel Choice (Please Select):
- Shirogami (White) #2, Soft Iron Clad
- Aogami (Blue) #2, Soft iron Clad
- Octagonal Ho Wood Handle w/ Buffalo Ferrule (on Shirogami)
- Sakura Wood with Double Ebony (on Aogami)
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- 228mm Blade Edge Length / 388mm Overall Length / 1.9mm Blade Thickness / 51mm Height / 178g
* Non stainless steel kitchen & chef knives require a small amount of care to prevent surface rust. They will change colour (patina) in use.