(USED TRADE IN) Kagekiyo Blue #1 Damascus Gyuto 240mm

THIS ITEM IS FINAL SALE. USED KNIVES WILL HAVE BLEMISHES OR PATINA FROM PRIOR USE. THE KNIFE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND RESHARPENED BY US IN HOUSE. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU HAVE ANY SPECIFIC QUESTIONS BEFORE PURCHASE.

THIS ITEM HAS ONLY BEEN SHARPENED ONCE BY US. WE RECIEVED IT WITH SOME LIGHT RUST SPOTTING. THESE SPOTS HAVE BEEN CLEANED BUT THERE ARE SOME MARKS FROM WHERE THE RUST WAS. THE GEOMETRY IS SUPERB AND COMES WITH ORIGINAL URUSHI SAYA INCLUDED.

Kagekiyo is a premium line made in Sakai. Every craftsman that works on this line is a certified master craftsman and it shows in the beauty and finesse of these knives. The blade is forged from aogami #1 (blue #1) steel with iron suminagashi damascus rated at 64hrc. Aogami 1 is known for excellent edge retention and toughness. These knives have impressive geometry and are very thin at the edge. The spine and choil are mirror polished. The handle, saya, and box are all finished with the highest quality black urushi (traditional japanese lacquering).

*Comes with Urushi Saya cover.

Edge length: 229mm
Height at heel: 50mm
Spine thickness above heel: 3.2mm
Weight: 154g

**Please note that the knife pictured is not always the one you will receive. Due to the handmade nature of these knives, these dimensions may vary slightly. The color and pattern of the knife, handle and ferrule may vary from knife to knife. Please contact us if you have a particular request.