The Aritsugu Type A uses high quality stainless steel that is well regarded by many professionals. One comon complaint about these knives is the finish sharpening job on the knives has been rough, quick and of poor quality. So we solved this problem by sending our outstanding stock to Ken Schwatz for finish sharpening. These knives come with octogon handles.
Great knife. Came with a sharp 50/50 factory edge that had an inconsistent bevel. (Expected This when I ordered.) Several hours on diamond and whetstones and she’s a beaut. Thin and light. I received this about a week after receiving a Nenox S1 240 Gyuto in a Group But at KF. I have been using this knife more than the S1!
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By: Tinh Khuong
San Diego,CA
This is $300 steel with a terrible edge. If you’ve got a few hours and some stones,it can become a $300 knife. Best knife I own!
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By: Jonathan
New York,NY
This is one of those thin,razor sharp Japanese knives that you really want to use--well balanced,easy to sharpen,won’t rust,just the right size for me at 240mm. Although it came thinned out a bit by Murray Carter (a real plus),it still needed a going-over with higher-grit stones on my Edgepro. Now it cuts beautifully.
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By: Sebastian
Sydney,Australia
Amazing steel,one of my very favorites. Its reputation for outstanding edge-retention is entirely deserved but it should also be said that the edge it takes for a stainless steel is of the very highest quality. This is the ultimate workhorse knife,it is a true ’battleship’ of wa-gyutos!! Do NOT be without an Aritsugu Gokinko A-Type Wa-gyuto!!
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