Brand: Yoshihiro(義弘)
Style: Gyuto Chef Knife (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal Rosewood / ferrule: Laminated Wood
Edge: Aogami Blue Paper / Super
Side: Stainless Steel
Edge Length: 240mm
Overall Length: 390mm
Blade Width: 47mm
Weight: 168g(5.9oz)
HRC: 63
Yoshihiro is located in Sakai city where is famous as for a producing area of cutlery.
The hardness of Aogami Super is HRC63. The hardness and HAMAGURIBA provide a smooth cutting performance. The blade shape is called "HAMAGURI-BA" in Japanese. "HAMAGURI" means clam, and "BA" refers to the blade or edge. This shape allows the knife to cut ingredients smoothly and its provides strength and durability. And it also reduces food sticking.
Features of Aogami (Blue Paper) Super
- Aogami Super boasts extremely high hardness (HRC62–65), ensuring exceptional sharpness that lasts for an extended period.
- It contains a high carbon content along with alloying elements like tungsten, chromium, and vanadium, providing excellent wear resistance.
- Its sharpness durability makes it highly favored by professional chefs and knife enthusiasts.
- Especially valuable in environments handling large quantities of food.
Aogami (Blue Paper)Super is a high-carbon steel, so it can rust. Please ensure that you thoroughly wipe off any moisture after use
