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Morihei Hisamoto White #1 Tsuchime Stainless Clad Gyuto 210mm Pakka Handle

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€405,00 EUR
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Description

A special series from Morihei. Hand-forged Western-style knives are rare, especially those made from White #1, one of the most technical and challenging steels to forge. This series is best characterized as an ‘rough around the edges’ series, in all the best ways. Traditional hand-forged knives with a rough and strong Kurouchi finish.
We also carry a few ‘Wa’ style knives in this series.

There are two finishes available: standard and fine. The standard knives have a ‘simple’ factory finish with a slightly rougher bevel grind. These are more affordable but tend to oxidize a bit more. The fine finish, however, is where these knives truly shine and show their full potential. The bevel is expertly polished by hand on natural sharpening stones, resulting in superior cutting performance, ease of maintenance, and edge retention. Due to the labor-intensive polishing process, fine-finished blades are more expensive.

While the standard series are excellent knives in their own right and they can also be considered project knives. This version of White #1 is one of the best coming from Japan, it is an absolute joy to sharpen and can hold an amazingly sharp edge.


Morihei is a knife, tool and whetstone supplier located in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. They have been a part of the industry for over 100 years, including the predecessor of Morihei “Oguro-Morihei-Shouten“. At one point in time, more than 20 groups of blacksmiths and sharpeners were working exclusively under Morihei. They are one of the only companies in Japan with a long-standing history of relationships with blacksmiths and whetstone and natural stone makers that still exists today. The president, Mr. Akimitsu Oguro is highly regarded and extremely well educated on the “Kanto” knife style. He acts like a gatekeeper for this specific style. Educating craftsmen on the old techniques used to keep not only double but also single bevel knives from the Tokyo region alive.
Morihei is one of the most reputable natural stones dealers and next to some of our favorite knives and stones they supply a wide range of woodworking- and gardening-tools.

What kind of knife is this?

The gyuto is a true all-rounder and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. A go-to knife for many and an ideal shape to start out with. Based on the Western style chef’s knife, the gyuto has a decent length, enough height to clear the knuckles from the cutting board and a somewhat narrow tip. It’s just as good at chopping an onion or cabbage, as slicing a roast or portioning fish. There's no shame in owning multiple gyuto's

Care Instructions

This is a carbon steel knife with a soft stainless steel cladding. Many Japanese knives are constructed with a 3-layer design known as “San Mai,” where a hard, high-quality steel core is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. In this case, the core is made of carbon steel, while the outer layers, or cladding, are composed of stainless steel. This construction combines the benefits of a carbon steel edge—such as easy sharpening and excellent edge retention—with the added corrosion resistance of stainless steel for the rest of the blade.

Although the cladding offers protection against oxidation, it’s still important to care for the knife properly. Store it clean and dry, avoid air-drying after washing, and never place it in the dishwasher. Additionally, steer clear of cutting very hard materials like frozen food or bones, which can damage the edge.

Detailed Spec

Brand: Morihei 森平
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 210mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 340mm
Edge Length: 210mm
Handle to Tip Length: 215mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle Length: 125mm
Weight: 215g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Update: September 9, 2022

*Please understand that all pictures on our website are made of random samples and as most products are made with natural materials by hand the color, appearances and even measurements can slightly vary. Please contact us if you wish to see the exact item we have on hand.