Shimotsukuni Kogetsu White #1 All Steel Honyaki Brass Bolster Gyuto
Description
Shimotsukuni Kogetsu from Goko Hamono is one of the series, and this particular grade utilizes Shirogami No.1 steel. Its most notable feature is the "四天王シリーズ (総手造最上別誂白一全鋼本燒包丁)," meaning "Fully Handmade Top-Quality White No.1 All-Steel Honyaki Gyuto."
Additionally, it features the characteristic "本刃付 (蛤刃)" (Hamaguriburedo). The blade is formed in a full tang, with double-sided bolster cladding, creating the most robust Western-style Gyuto.
Combining all these factors, the artisans at Goko Hamono have crafted practical knives known for their exceptional cutting ability, toughness, durability, and high sharpness.
The blade bolster are inlaid with brass. The soldering of brass are done using the traditional low-temperature soldering technique from the Meiji era.
This process involves unpredictable risks during the quenching and tempering, making it a labor-intensive operation that requires skilled expertise.
Due to the handcrafted nature of the product, there may be slight differences in each batch, and we appreciate your understanding.