Kohetsu Blue #2 Nashiji Gyuto 240mm

Nashiji means pear skin in Japanese - a reference to the fine, dimpled texture of the sandblasted finish across the stainless cladding on this line. It reduces surface contact between blade and food, helps with release during cutting, and gives the knife a distinctive appearance that stands apart from polished alternatives. The Kohetsu Blue #2 Nashiji line was built as a best-in-class value line for line cooks and serious home cooks - top-of-the-line Hitachi Blue #2 steel at 62 HRC, hammer-forged in Sanjo City, Japan, made exclusively for CKTG. Kohetsu loosely translates to "be happy." These knives earn that name.

The 240mm gyuto is the professional standard length - more reach on the pull stroke, a 50mm blade height for good knuckle clearance, and the same excellent heat treatment and hammer-forged construction as every knife in the line. The octagonal walnut and pakka wood handle, as well as the even grind, work equally well for right- and left-handed cooks. Stainless san-mai cladding keeps daily maintenance simple - only the carbon edge requires attention. CKTG is the only source for this line.

What Customers Are Saying: The standout praise comes from a first-time CKTG customer who calls the quality outstanding and says the knife exceeded every expectation. Another reviewer praises the great steel and flat profile suited to push-cutting technique. One reviewer notes the spine and choil edges can feel sharp on the hand - worth knowing before buying, and easily addressed with a few strokes on a fine stone. The Blue #2 steel and overall performance draw consistent praise across all four reviewers.

Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel - the stainless cladding protects the flanks, but the mirror-finished edge will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after every use. Avoid leaving acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only; never put it in the dishwasher. Apply camellia oil for long-term storage. Sharpen on quality water stones - Blue #2 at 62 HRC sharpens easily and rewards good technique. Strop regularly between sharpenings to maintain peak performance.

Brand: Kohetsu

Line: Blue #2 Nashiji

CKTG Exclusive - Available Only at CKTG

Location: Sanjo City, Japan

Construction: Hammer Forged, San Mai

Edge Steel: Blue #2 (Aogami #2) Carbon Steel

Cladding: Stainless

HRC: 62 +/-

Finish: Nashiji (Pear Skin)

Edge Grind: Even (50/50), Double Bevel

Handle: Walnut Octagonal

Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood

Weight: 6.7 oz (190 g)

Blade Length: 242 mm

Total Length: 397 mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm

Blade Height: 50 mm

Photos: Gustavo Bermudez