Kanetsune Gyutou 240mm Plywood
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Looking for a gift for a chef or cooking lover? Kanetsune Japanese knives will surely not disappoint you and will make cooks very excited.
Minamoto-Kanemasa knives are one of the original product lines. The blade material is made of premium grade Japanese high carbon steel NKS32, which gives excellent cutting performance.
Blade length: 240 mm (9.4")
Overall length: 370 mm (14.6")
Blade steel: NKS32, Japanese high carbon steel (C 0.77-0.83, Cr < 0.25, Mn < 0.5, P < 0.03, Si < 0.35, S < 0.03, Ni 2.0-2.5)
Hardness in HRC: 59-60
Blade thickness: 2 mm
Handle: black laminated wood
Full tang construction
Weight: 210 g (7.KC-611 (sold separately, not included)
Made in Japan, Seki City
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Amazing knives with a history spanning more than eight hundred years originate from a place where craftsmanship has been refined through countless generations. Seki, widely known as the City of Blades, concentrates an exceptional number of Japanese swordsmiths and knifemakers. Tradition remains alive, evolving naturally while preserving the core principles of classical Japanese sword making. Each knife reflects manual skill, deep knowledge of steel, and respect for materials, clearly noticeable from the first cut.
VG-10 steel has earned its reputation through a balanced composition that supports long-lasting sharpness, structural stability, and an extremely fine edge. The blade responds precisely to careful grinding, delivering aggressive yet controlled cutting performance. The result offers remarkable sharpness combined with reliability, suitable for demanding kitchen tasks as well as intensive everyday use.
Production in Seki blends historic forging methods with modern control of heat treatment and steel structure. Every step focuses on performance, balance, and durability rather than superficial perfection. Japanese knives from this region have gained global recognition for their elegance, extreme sharpness, and technical sophistication, all grounded in authentic craftsmanship. Made in Japan here signals origin, heritage, and a serious commitment to quality.
| Manufacturing company : | Kawamura Cutlery (Seki, Japan) |
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