Tanaka Blue 2 Gyuto 270mm Kurouchi Black Chacate

Tanaka Blue 2 Gyuto 270mm Kurouchi Black ChacateThe Tanaka Blue 2 Gyuto 270mm Kurouchi Black Chacate is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring a 272mm cutting edge with reactive carbon steel performance. Made by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki, this blade features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish. The san mai construction lacks stainless cladding, meaning the exposed carbon steel requires immediate drying and light oiling

and weighs 276g

5mm tall at the heel

The nimai soft iron clad construction features a kasumi surface finish and requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion due to the reactive carbon steel core

while the double bevel geometry reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts

As a non-stainless carbon steel

providing corrosion resistance and edge retention between 59 and 61 HRC

The fine carbide distribution of the powdered steel enhances toughness while reducing chipping risks during detailed preparation

4mm spine thickness at the heel tapers to 1

best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring an ultra-thin Sanjo grind

which makes the White 3 Honyaki an excellent practical daily cutter

best fitting enthusiasts and collectors seeking an artistic blade with a workhorse grind

Aogami Super is valued for maintaining sharpness over extended periods while resisting chipping