Yoshikazu Tanaka Blue #1 Damascus 210mm Gyuto No Handle
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Yoshikazu Tanaka Blue #1 Damascus Gyuto 210 mm — Blade Only
This blade-only Gyuto is forged in Sakai by Yoshikazu Tanaka with an Aogami #1 (Blue #1) carbon-steel core and reactive, non-stainless Damascus cladding. The product record identifies Shuji Yamaguchi as the sharpener for this knife.
Handle not included: This listing is for the blade without a fitted handle. Browse custom wa handles and confirm compatibility and installation before ordering.
Use and Care
Blue #1 and the cladding are reactive. Hand-wash and dry the blade immediately after use. Use a suitable wood or soft synthetic cutting board, and avoid bones, frozen food, twisting, and hard impacts.
Specifications
- Blacksmith: Yoshikazu Tanaka
- Sharpener: Shuji Yamaguchi
- Origin: Sakai, Japan
- Profile: Gyuto
- Nominal blade length: 210 mm
- Core steel: Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
- Cladding: Reactive, non-stainless Damascus
- Recorded spine thickness: 3.5 mm
- Blade height at heel: 45.77 mm
- Weight: 118 g (blade only)
- Grind: 50/50
- Handle: None
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.
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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.
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