Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka Aogami Super Gyuto 195mm Western Handle
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Overview
Meet the Teruyasu Fujiwara Denka Aogami Super Gyuto 195 mm — a stellar compact chef’s knife forged for serious cooks and professionals alike. With a premium Aogami Super (Blue Super) core and stainless cladding, it delivers razor-sharp performance, excellent edge retention, and easier maintenance than pure carbon variants. Ideal as a “one knife” or as your core performer, its nimble 195 mm length ensures speed, control, and comfort on tighter prep spaces.
While many Denka models come with a wa (Japanese) handle, this listing features the Western-style handle version for those who prefer a more familiar grip or transition to Japanese knives. The geometry, balance, and cutting behavior remain identical to the wa-handle models.
Common Questions
Q: Is this knife suitable for home cooks?
A: Absolutely. The 195 mm length is compact enough for everyday chopping, slicing, and dicing, yet long enough to handle proteins and large vegetables. It’s a great entry point into high-end Japanese knives without going too extreme in size.
Q: How should I maintain the Aogami Super core?
A: Treat the core as a high-carbon steel: hand wash immediately, dry fully, and optionally apply a thin coat of tsubaki (camellia) oil to prevent oxidation. The stainless cladding protects much of the blade from rust, but the core will patina over time (which many users appreciate).
Q: How does Denka differ from other Aogami Super knives?
A: Fujiwara’s in-house heat treatment elevates Denka’s hardness to about 65–66 HRC, pushing the limits of what Aogami Super can achieve. This yields superb sharpness retention, a biting feel, and consistency. The tradeoff is that it demands a bit more sharpening care than lower-grade steels, but for many users, it’s worth it.
Specifications
- Core Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super)
- Cladding Type: Stainless clad with kurouchi / tsuchime finish
- Blade Length: 195 mm
- Overall Length: ~344 mm
- Spine Thickness (Heel): ~2.4 mm
- Spine Thickness (Mid): ~2.0 mm
- Weight: ~146 g
- Handle Material: Western-style dark wood with stainless bolster
- Hardness (HRC): ~65–66 HRC
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
