Harukaze AS Gyuto 210mm

Harukaze means windy spring in Japanese, and the line that carries that name was built specifically for CKTG by a respected factory in Tosa, one of the most productive knife-making regions in Japan. Tosa has a long tradition of producing honest, well-made blades at accessible prices, and the Harukaze line is a direct expression of that tradition: serious core steel, solid construction, and details - like the hand-engraved kanji on the blade - that signal genuine craft at a price that does not.

The 210mm gyuto is the format that introduces more cooks to Japanese knives than any other - versatile enough to handle the full range of daily prep, long enough to be genuinely capable, and approachable enough for cooks at any experience level. This one starts with an Aogami Super core at 63 HRC, covered with stainless cladding that protects the blade road while leaving the reactive AS edge free to perform. The migaki (polished) finish is clean and bright, the rosewood oval handle with pakka ferrule is comfortable in a standard grip, and the overall package delivers a cutting experience that typically requires spending considerably more.

What Customers Are Saying: Sixteen reviews tell a consistent story: sharp out of the box, easy to maintain, and a genuine gateway into Japanese knife performance. Professional cooks describe it as a reliable daily driver that holds its edge through full service shifts. Home cooks making the jump from European knives consistently note the difference is immediate - in sharpness, in cutting feel, and in how little effort the knife requires through produce. The value relative to the price comes up in nearly every review, and multiple buyers describe returning to purchase additional knives in the line.

Care Instructions: Aogami Super carbon steel with stainless cladding means the edge is reactive - the cladding protects the blade road but the edge itself will patina and can rust if neglected. Wipe and dry the knife promptly after use, especially after contact with acidic ingredients. Hand wash only - never the dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones to maintain the edge the AS core is capable of delivering. Free shipping over $100.

• Maker: Harukaze
• Location: Tosa, Japan
• Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai
• Edge Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Paper Steel)
• HRC: 63
• Cladding: Stainless
• Finish: Migaki (Polished)
• Edge Grind: Even (50/50)
• Handle: Rosewood Oval
• Ferrule: Pakka Wood
• Engraving: Hand Engraved Kanji
• Weight: 5.4 oz (153 g)
• Blade Length: 217 mm
• Total Length: 358 mm
• Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm