Nakaya Heiji - Semi Stainless - Kurouchi - 255mm Gyuto - Chestnut Handle

Brand: Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Smith:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Sharpener:  Nakaya Heiji 中屋平次
Made in: Mito City, Ibaraki - Japan
Line: Nakaya Heiji
Profile: Gyuto
Edge Length: 253mm
Blade Height: 54.5mm
Edge Steel: Heiji "Special Semi Stainless"
Steel Type: Semi Stainless
Construction: Awase/Clad
Cladding: Soft Stainless
Finish: Kurouchi (forge finish)
Bevel: Double
Bevel Symmetry: 50:50
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Handle: Oval Octagonal Wa
Handle Material: Chestnut
Ferrule Material: Black Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Total Length: 421mm
Spine Length: 270mm
Thickness of Spine at Handle: 5mm
Thickness ½ way: 2.5mm
Thickness ~1cm from Tip: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 150mm
Weight: 265g
Saya/Guard: Sold Separately

Please note: These pictures and measurements are examples. Individual knives may differ slightly in appearance and measurements.

Care advisement: This blade is fully carbon and care must be taken to avoid rust. Wipe dry after each use and ideally between preparing different products, especially when using acidic and salty products. A patina will form over time helping increase stain resistance slightly. Hand wash and dry only. Store away from liquids and open windows. Keep the blade covered when storing or traveling. Use only on appropriate cutting surfaces such as soft woods and plastics.