Miyazaki Kajiya Aogami #1 Kurouchi 240mm Gyuto with Wenge Buffalo Horn Handle

Miyazaki demonstrates the reason why traditional craftsmanship outweighs mass production. This Gyuto is well-built with Aogami #1 (Blue #1) core steel, heat treated to 63-64 HRC. Being a hefty knife, it surprisingly strikes a flawless balance when using. On top of everything else, the heel and spine are thoughtfully rounded to reduce itchiness on fingers. A great example of user-friendliness with an iconic camellia flower stamp on the blade as a symbol of quality.

*Sharpening is recommended before usage.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Goto Islands, Nagasaki Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Miyazaki Kajiya
• Craftsmen: Haruo Miyazaki 宮崎 春生
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Blade
• Construction: San Mai
• Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
• Hagane (Core Steel): Aogami #1 (Blue #1)
• Jigane (Cladding): Soft Iron
• Hardness: 63-64 HRC
• Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened
• Blade Finishes:
• Kurouchi
• Kasumi Polish
  
• Blade Length: 240mm (9.4")
• Blade Height (at heel): 52mm
• Spine Thickness
• Above heel: 3.6mm
• Middle: 2.6mm
• Handle
• Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
• Material: Wenge
  
• Kuchiwa: Black Buffalo Horn
• Length: 138mm
• Overall Length: 399mm
• Weight: 262g (9.24oz)
• Engraved Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji "Miyazaki Forged" (宮崎鍛冶)
• Engraved Mark (Back): Camellia flower

About Miyazaki Kajiya 宮崎鍛冶屋

Haruo Miyazaki is one of young generation blacksmiths in Japan. Graduated from high school, Miyazaki went to Fukuoka to learn from Master Toshio Ohba whom initially turned him down. With perseverance and determination, Miyazaki was finally accepted and trained for 5 years learning all details of knife-making. After that, he has returned to his hometown Goto Islands to open his own workshop, Miyazaki Kajiya (宮崎鍛冶屋).

Miyazaki is a firm believer of craftsmanship that comprises of hundred years of human wisdom, which cannot be replaced by machinery despite the efficiency. Made to last for years, all knives from Miyazaki Kajiya have a Camellia flower stamp on the blade as a signature of his dedicated work.

Care:

Aogami #1 (Blue #1) steel is a premium Japanese high carbon steel for knife making. Despite some corrosion resistant quality (for a carbon steel), it is not stainless, therefore you should wipe your knife dry after each use. Patina will develop over time. Rust may develop if left in prolonged contact with water or acidic food. Use a rust eraser to clean if rusts develop. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.