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Mr.Yasuaki Taira born in 1965. 

In 1983, after graduating from high school, he studied at the "Ajioka Cutlery
Factory"  in Sakai City, Osaka Prefecture, where he learned to sharp knives.
After that, he acquired the old-fashioned forging method under the original
Morihiro woh is  his father. Today, he consistently manufactures everything
from forging to sharpening in Yame City, Fukuoka Prefecture, Kyushu. Sakai's
kitchen knife is basically made, and blacksmithing and sharpening are performed
by different craftsmen, but he is a rare person who performs blacksmithing and
sharpening by himself. In 2019, he will be certified by the Japanese Food Culture
Tradition Association, which is responsible for cooking the Japan Imperial Family.
He has also appeared on many televisions. Currently, his third son is entering
the manufacturing site and undergoing training.

Wa-Gyuto Shirogami-1 (WS#1) 270mm Mizu Honyaki full Mirror Mt.Fuji with Moon Evony Handle and Special sheath By Yasuaki Taira

Recommended for Head Chef : should also be proficient at sharpening.
USD1,851.84
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This product is limited to one item and will not be restocked.

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Specification

Status:
Brand New/unused
Rust prevention:
The rust-proof liquid is painted.
Use applications:
Professional cooks are also available for general home cooking.
Country/Region of Brade:
Fukuoka Pref.
Blacksmith:
Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref)
Sharpener:
Yasuaki Taira (Fukuoka Pref)
Knife Type:
Wa-Gyuto
Constraction of Knives:
Double Edge (Bebvel)
Steel Type of Cutting Edge:
Japanese Carbon Steel
Steel Name:
White #1 Steel
Forging Method:
Free forging
Quenching Methood:
Traditional Water Quenching (Mono Steel)
HRC (Rockwell hardness):
Unmeasured
Finish and design:
Front and back Mirror finish
Hamon (Wave) :
Mt.Fuji embossing and Full Moon
Cutting Blade Length (From tip to heel-ago) :
approx 205mm
Total Knife Length (from tip to hip of handle) :
approx 357mm
Blade Width (Maxim point) :
approx 47mm
Thickness(Maxim point) :
approx 3.3mm
Handle Tyep:
Octagonal ebony
Handle length of image:
140mm
Joining Handle:
Unjoined / If you want to join, please check the joining request (free)
Saya (Sheath):
Equipped Magnolia White Saya
Certificate or Booklet:
Equipped Certificate
Dominant hand:
Ambidextrous
Note of Use:
Since the blade can chip or break, do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or hard bones.
Maintenance:
this is a high carbon steel knife, the knife rusts easily,which requires special care. Apply oil if for long-term storage. Also use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
Product contains:
Wooden box
Remark:
Professional use (for top chef )
Display Goods:
Knife holder is not included.

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