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Shiro Kamo Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm

$269.00 AUD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

210mm

Overall Length

355mm

Spine Thickness

3mm/2mm

Blade Height

52mm

Weight

174g

HRC

~63

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto knife, a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition, is a versatile, all-purpose chef's knife. Its name, translating to "beef sword," reflects its proficiency in slicing meat and in more modern times vegetables. However, its slightly curved blade excels in chopping, dicing, and mincing, making it indispensable in any kitchen.

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Shiro Kamo

Though not widely known internationally, Shiro Kamo holds a highly respected position among Japan’s knife-making elite. Awarded the prestigious title of Dento-Kogeshi (Master of Traditional Crafts) at just 45—a rare honour shared by only a handful of artisans in the Echizen area, including masters like Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu—Kamo-san’s skill and dedication to traditional craftsmanship are exceptional.

Currently serving as the president of the renowned Takefu Knife Village Cooperative, Kamo-san produces knives admired for their consistently precise grinds, refined blade finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. His expertise with steels, particularly his celebrated heat treatment of R2 stainless steel, ensures blades with phenomenal cutting performance and outstanding edge retention.

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Customer Reviews

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Himal Limbu
Shiro kamo Gyuto

loved it

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Hector Omizzolo
Beast of a knife

Very impressive craftsmanship and sharpness and it looks like a beast of a knife. Very happy with team at Chefs Edge and will do business again.

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Damien Nightingale
Overjoyed

Beautiful knife with a lovely design and masterful edge. Perfect knife for the collection

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Anonymous
First japanese knife

The knife came extremely well wrapped with bubble wrap. Once unpacked the knife look really nice. Almost a shame to start using it. This knife came SHARP. On first use, it cut through everything very easy with barely any resistance. Definitely will be my go to knife for a long time to come.

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Sameh Shahin
Shiro Kamo Gyuto

Fantastic knife for the price point and Ben’s service was excellent. Knife is super responsive and really fun to work with. Can’t help but mention it’s a beautiful work art and looks amazing.

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Sameh Shahin
Shiro Kamo Gyuto

Fantastic knife for the price point and Ben’s service was excellent. Knife is super responsive and really fun to work with. Can’t help but mention it’s a beautiful work art and looks amazing.

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Otto Stanizzo
Shiro Kamo Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm

Awesome service and a beautiful knife .Thank you

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Otto Stanizzo
Shiro Kamo Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm

Awesome service and a beautiful knife .Thank you

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Nathan Greenland
Got what I paid for.

Fast shipping and Knife is beautiful.. I’ve been using it everyday for work, sharp az for the first week easy to sharpen aswell and holds a nice edge.