Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Gyuto 210mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Olive wood with Epoxy and Blue Floral Tip
Blade Length: 210mm
Heel Height: ~44mm
Spine Thickness: ~4.50mm tapered to ~2.00mm
Weight: 173g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This 210mm Gyuto was assembled at Kakushin onto a truly eye-catching custom handle pairing warm olive wood with a deep black ferrule and a translucent blue resin tip containing floral elements suspended inside. As light passes through the resin, the handle reveals layers of depth and detail that give the knife an almost floating effect in hand. The natural warmth of the olive wood balances beautifully against the darker accents and vibrant blue tones, creating a piece that feels both elegant and bold without overpowering the rugged character of the forged blade. The result is a completely unique Gyuto with an artistic expression into a knife meant to be used, admired, and kept for years.
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Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Gyuto 210mm
Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Gyuto 210mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Olive wood with Epoxy and Blue Floral Tip
Blade Length: 210mm
Heel Height: ~44mm
Spine Thickness: ~4.50mm tapered to ~2.00mm
Weight: 173g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This 210mm Gyuto was assembled at Kakushin onto a truly eye-catching custom handle pairing warm olive wood with a deep black ferrule and a translucent blue resin tip containing floral elements suspended inside. As light passes through the resin, the handle reveals layers of depth and detail that give the knife an almost floating effect in hand. The natural warmth of the olive wood balances beautifully against the darker accents and vibrant blue tones, creating a piece that feels both elegant and bold without overpowering the rugged character of the forged blade. The result is a completely unique Gyuto with an artistic expression into a knife meant to be used, admired, and kept for years.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Olive wood with Epoxy and Blue Floral Tip
Blade Length: 210mm
Heel Height: ~44mm
Spine Thickness: ~4.50mm tapered to ~2.00mm
Weight: 173g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This 210mm Gyuto was assembled at Kakushin onto a truly eye-catching custom handle pairing warm olive wood with a deep black ferrule and a translucent blue resin tip containing floral elements suspended inside. As light passes through the resin, the handle reveals layers of depth and detail that give the knife an almost floating effect in hand. The natural warmth of the olive wood balances beautifully against the darker accents and vibrant blue tones, creating a piece that feels both elegant and bold without overpowering the rugged character of the forged blade. The result is a completely unique Gyuto with an artistic expression into a knife meant to be used, admired, and kept for years.
