Karaku AS Gyuto 240mm

Item #: C3700

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Karaku knives are made in Tosa, Japan and they are good entry level knives that use Aogami Super steel. Michikuni Tokaji is the blacksmith who makes these for us and he's the same one that also produces the Zakuri line of knives. Tosa is a famous knife making region of Japan and they specialize is kurouchi knives and affordable prices. Because of its physical isolation, Tosa traditionally has a unique culture compared to other areas of Japan. You can see this different culture in the knives that are made in the Tosa region.

Brand: Karaku

Blacksmith: Michikuni Tokaji

Location: Tosa Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Cladding: Soft Iron

Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel

Finish: Kurouchi

Edge Grind: Even See Choil Shot

Engraving: Stamped on Both Sides

Weight: 7.7 ounces /220g

Blade Length: 240 mm

Overall Length: 395 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5 mm

Blade Height: 51 mm

Handle: Oak Octagonal

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