Tosa Tsukasa Kurouchi Gyuto 12 cm Shirogami #1

Japanese Kitchen Knife Tosa Tsukasa Kurouchi Gyuto 120 mm Shirogami #1

Discover the extraordinary Tosa Tsukasa knives, hand-forged in the Tosa region on Shikoku Island, Japan. These rustic knives, with their unique, slightly curved profile and slightly narrower blade, are sturdy enough to be used for virtually any cutting task, yet elegant enough to cut small items, such as fruits and vegetables.

This series of knives is made of Shirogami #1 steel. It is the purest type of carbon steel. The advantage of Shirogami is that it can be sharpened to a sharper edge than other types of steel. It is also easy to sharpen yourself.

The knife has a Kurouchi finish (which means a dark forging layer). This protects the knife to some extent from rust, although it is always a good idea to clean and dry the knife thoroughly after use. The entire knife is made of carbon fiber, which means it can become discolored (a patina forms). Therefore, it is important to take proper care of the knife.

Tosa Tsukasa Kurouchi knives are highly recommended for those who want to cut with the sharpest steel and are not afraid of a little maintenance. The knife is quite sharp right out of the box, but it becomes really razor sharp if you sharpen it yourself on stones.

These knives are not stainless and should be dried after each use.

Specifications:

Type: Gyuto knife
Blade: Shirogami 1 steel core, iron cladding.
Handle: octagonal, oak wood
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Total length: 25.2 cm
Blade length: 12 cm
Blade width: 4 cm
Blade thickness: 2 mm
Grind: double bevel
Weight: approx. 92 g