Gesshin Uraku 270mm Blue #2 Left-Handed Kiritsuke

Product Description Detailed Specs Measurements Our Gesshin Uraku line represents a great value in kitchen cutlery. For a long time, we have been searching for a line of single bevel knives with a great balance of quality and value. We’ve finally found them. This Gesshin Uraku line fits the bill perfectly. This knife is made from Hitachi blue #2 steel and happens to be a left-handed knife. They come with ho wood octagonal handles and matching ho wood saya. Unlike many low-cost single bevel knives, these ones are very well finished and have significantly fewer problems than lower cost knives (all knives have some imperfections… even high-end knives… but these have less high and low spots, less sharp non-cutting edges, less prevalence of wavy backs, less prevalence of torsional twisting, etc.). The handles on these knives come with either black, marble, or blonde buffalo horn. We cannot take specific requests, but feel free to check with us about what we have in stock. These knives are great for enthusiasts and for professionals looking for a great, functional work knife. We hope you enjoy this line from Gesshin Uraku. Please keep in mind that kiritsuke are knives intended to combine the function of usuba and yanagiba, and can be more difficult to use for beginners. Knife Type: Kiritsuke Steel Type: Blue #2 Carbon Handle Type: Octagonal Ho Wood Construction Type: Carbon Clad Hand Orientation: Left-Handed Handle Length: 145mm Handle Height: 27.86mm Handle Width: 22.94mm Handle to Tip Length: 272mm Heel to Tip Length: 254mm Width of Spine at Middle: 3.62mm Width of Spine 1cm from the Tip: 1.74mm Width of Spine at Handle: 4.33mm Width of Spine above Heel: 4.2mm Blade Thickness 1/2 way between the Spine and Edge: 2.38mm Blade Height at Heel: 46mm Weight: 255g