Tabata Hamono operates a small blacksmith shop on Tanegashima Island, south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu - the island where Portuguese traders introduced firearms to Japan in 1543. CKTG is proud to be the first and only US dealer for this maker.
At 270mm, this gyuto has the reach for big-volume prep, large proteins, and anything that calls for a longer working edge. The blade is built from Blue #2 carbon steel with stainless cladding, finished with a kasumi polish, and the san mai hammer-forged construction gives the knife real strength and durability without unnecessary weight. The Blue #2 edge is hardened to 62 HRC with a 50/50 double bevel grind, suiting both right- and left-handed cooks. The oak octagonal handle with black painted ferrule is comfortable in hand across extended use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
At 270mm, this gyuto has the reach for big-volume prep, large proteins, and anything that calls for a longer working edge. The blade is built from Blue #2 carbon steel with stainless cladding, finished with a kasumi polish, and the san mai hammer-forged construction gives the knife real strength and durability without unnecessary weight. The Blue #2 edge is hardened to 62 HRC with a 50/50 double bevel grind, suiting both right- and left-handed cooks. The oak octagonal handle with black painted ferrule is comfortable in hand across extended use.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel at the edge. Wash and dry the knife promptly after use and avoid prolonged contact with acidic foods. Do not cut frozen foods, bones, or hard materials. Apply a light coat of camellia oil for long-term storage. Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.
- Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono
- Brand Name: Tanegashima
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Location: Tanegashima, Japan
- Edge Steel: Blue #2
- HRC: 62
- Bevel: Double Bevel
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50 Grind
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Kasumi
- Weight: 8.4 oz (240 g)
- Blade Length: 270 mm
- Total Length: 419 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 4 mm
- Blade Height: 49 mm
- Handle: Oak Octagonal with Black Painted Ferrule
