This 240mm gyuto is the flagship of the TSUBAKI Damascus line, and the larger format shows off the hand-forged Damascus cladding to its full effect. Miyazaki-san forges the Damascus pattern himself in his one-person shop near Nagasaki rather than using purchased Damascus billet stock, which is an uncommon commitment to the craft and one that produces a reactive, living surface rather than a static decorative finish.
Despite his relative youth, Miyazaki-san brings deep experience to his craft. He trained first at the renowned Yoshimitsu workshop before apprenticing under master blacksmith Ooba-san in Hakata, and has since established a forge of his own on a small island near Nagasaki, where he builds every blade himself. The Blue #2 core is hardened to 62+ HRC and wrapped in the hand-forged reactive Damascus cladding. At 251mm blade length, 54mm tall, and 8.0 oz this is a substantial knife that rewards the cook who wants real reach and presence on the board. The oak octagonal handle with burnt urushi finish is a natural complement to the overall aesthetic.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
Despite his relative youth, Miyazaki-san brings deep experience to his craft. He trained first at the renowned Yoshimitsu workshop before apprenticing under master blacksmith Ooba-san in Hakata, and has since established a forge of his own on a small island near Nagasaki, where he builds every blade himself. The Blue #2 core is hardened to 62+ HRC and wrapped in the hand-forged reactive Damascus cladding. At 251mm blade length, 54mm tall, and 8.0 oz this is a substantial knife that rewards the cook who wants real reach and presence on the board. The oak octagonal handle with burnt urushi finish is a natural complement to the overall aesthetic.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for any length of time, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only.
- Brand: TSUBAKI
- Blacksmith: Miyazaki-san
- Location: Nagasaki, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Reactive Damascus, Hand-Forged by Miyazaki-san
- Edge Grind: Even, Double Bevel
- Handle: Octagonal Oak with Burnt Urushi Finish
- Weight: 8.0 oz (227 g)
- Blade Length: 251 mm
- Total Length: 402 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 54 mm
