Yamada 山田

Craftsman: Yoshitaka Yamada 山田佳孝

Location: Kyoto, Japan

Type: Gyuto

Blade:

Construction: Warikomi Hand Forged

Grind: Double-edged

Hagane (Core Steel): Blue Super Steel

Jigane (Outside metal): Twisted Rentetsu

Hardness: 65-66 HRC

Blade Finish:

Hand stone polished mirror with natural stones

Blade Length: 240mm

Blade Height (at heel): 55mm

Spine Thickness:

Above heel: 4.0mm

Middle: 2.5mm

End: 1.5mm

Tip: 0.5mm

Balance: Choil

Handle:

Maker: Ken Kim

Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)

Material: Ancient bog oak (stabilized)

Length: 142mm

Overall Length: 390mm

Weight: 298g

Engraved Mark:

Right: Makers Kanji

Left: Metal type

This is an approximation of all blades, you will not receive the exact blade pictured. If you wish to see the exact blade that you will purchase, please message me and I will send images and video.