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Forged in Japan. Each knife shows natural variation in finish, hammer-marks, wood grain, and minor dimensional differences — these are characteristics of handmade blades, not defects.
Style: Gyuto Knife-Chef Knife
Steel type: Blue2 -Stainless Clad
HRC: ~63
Blade Length: 245mm
Overall Length: 403mm
Blade Height @Heel: 56mm
Spine Thickness @ Mid:2.5 mm
Weight:216g
Bevel: Double 0 grind
Handle Material: d-shape magnolia black buffalo horn ferrule
Shinichi Watanabe, the sixth-generation successor of the esteemed Watanabe Hamono family, carries on a legacy of traditional Japanese bladesmithing spanning generations. Having trained under the legendary Toyama-san, who remains active at the age of 87, Watanabe-san combines time-honoured forging techniques with a deep understanding of practical kitchen performance. His signature zero-grind blade geometry is carefully crafted to provide exceptional food release, allowing ingredients to separate cleanly from the blade while delivering effortless cutting performance and outstanding edge stability.
