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Mr. Itou & Mr. Nagata "Treasure & Pleasure" Limited Edition
This Custom knife is part of a special story—a treasure preserved and a tradition carried forward with pleasure.
Mr. Nagata crafts these exceptional custom knives, continuing a tradition he learned over decade from his master, Mr. Itou Hiroo. When we first met Mr. Itou in 2006, his R-2 Damascus knives amazed us and our serious customers with their beauty and performance. Mr. Itou taught his trusted great apprentice Mr. Nagata not just the techniques, but the philosophy behind every knife: create something beautiful that works perfectly in real kitchens.
Today, Mr. Nagata carries this vision forward. Each knife is hammer forged and handcrafted with the same dedication, selects special materials with the same careful eye, and shapes every handle with the same precision. The tradition lives on, and the future is bright.
Each blade is hammer forged with using R-2 Powdered High Speed Tool Steel (HRc 62), creating the beautiful and powerful appearance Damascus knives. As seen on other high-end full tang custom knives, Mr. Nagata hand tapers the blade tang in order to reduce weight and to perfectly balance the blade and handle. He contours and polishes the handle to ensure a perfect grip and an attractive finish.
This knife comes with unique and beautiful Turquoise Gem-Composite Stone Handle.
Every knife is 100% custom handmade and one-of-a-kind. When you use this knife, you're holding a piece of living tradition—a treasure that brings pleasure to your kitchen every day.
The Gyuto is the Japanese version of the classic Western Chef’s knife. It can be used with a variety of different cutting techniques to achieve a wide range of kitchen tasks and is suitable for cutting the vast majority of meats, fish, vegetables and fruits. The Gyuto is true multi-purpose knife.
Knife Model: Mr. Itou & Mr. Nagata "Treasure & Pleasure" Limited Edition R-2 Custom Damascus Gyuto 165mm
Blade Material: R-2 Damascus
Rockwell Hardness (HRc): 62
Blade Grind and Edge Shape: Double Bevel Edge 50/50
Handle Material: Turquoise Gem-Composite Stone Handle with Nickel Silver Bolster
Saya Included: No.
| Gyuto 165mm (6.4") Total Length: 290mm Blade Thickness: 2.4mm Total Weight: 181g |
This knife comes with 50/50 double bevel edge geometry for both right and left handed use.
For your information, Japanese Kitchen knives are generally designed for right hand use with a slightly thicker and rounded grinding on the right side blade and a less rounded (almost straight flat) grinding on the left side blade. However, both right and left hander can use the knives that have double bevel edge sharpened 50/50 without problems.
We believe the quality and cutting performance of Japanese knives are the best in the world, and hope you enjoy the fine craftsmanship and its sharp edge of your new knife. With proper cares, every Japanese knife should be your special cooking partner for a long time.
Important
This is the Powdered High Speed Tool Steel blade kitchen knife that has a rust resistance for easy maintenance. However, it may get rust, if kept in wet condition.
