Togiharu Hammered Texture Damascus Gyuto 8.2"
Description
About Togiharu Hammered Damascus
The Togiharu Hammered Damascus is one of the most popular lines within the Togiharu collection. This line features a unique and beautiful `tsuchi-me' (hammered texture) on the blade and a VG-10 steel core, which makes it popular both for professionals and as gifts. Each hand finished hammered damascus blade is specially customized by Korin to fit professional needs. The symmetrical 50:50 double edged blade is suitable for both right and left-handed individuals.
About Togiharu
Togiharu is Korin’s house brand and was created with the user in mind. The Togiharu brand was created for functionality and is Korin’s most affordable brand of knives. The brand name was derived from Grand Master sharpener Shouzou Mizuyama’s father’s sharpening store. Master Mizuyama’s father was a celebrated sharpener in his own right, having received recognition from the emperor for his traditional sharpening skills. Togiharu knives are produced by a highly respected knife maker in Japan who manufactures the top-name Japanese brands. The difference in the Togiharu lines lies in the quality control and hand-finishing aspects of production. These knives are inspected one-by-one for quality - they are not mass handled. The final edge finishing process is done by hand, ensuring unparalleled sharpness right out of the box.
Purpose of Gyuto
The Gyuto is a versatile chef's knife. It can be used for cutting meat, fish and vegetables, making it suitable for preparing Western cuisine. Lightweight and thin, Japanese chef knives have a sharper blade and maintain their sharpness longer than most other chef knives.
- As seen on Eater: Want a Good Knife Jan 2019
- As seen on Munchies: Creepy Clown’s Guide to Knives, Oct 2016
- As seen on BuzzFeed Food, December 2013
- As seen on Happy Herbivore, February 2012
- As seen on Foodie with Family, December 2011
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Gyuto |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | Layered Stain-Resistant Steel with VG-10 Core |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 50/50 |
| Handle Material | Hardwood |
| HRC | 59 - 60 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 186 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.79 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [inches] | 0.05 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 4.4 |
Use
- Knives with a 50/50 balanced, two-sided blade should not be altered to a 70/30 blade.
- This knife is right and left handed user friendly.
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.