Gyuto Knife Japanese Chef’s Knife By Shigenobu With Sheath - 270mm
Smith name: Nagamine Kiyoshi (1895 ~1982）
Steel: Carbon Steel
Cutting edge length: 275mm
Total length: 412mm
Handle length(wooden part): 115mm
Blade Width at heel: about 52.0mm
Spine thickness at handle: about 4.3mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: about 0.9mm
Manufacture Era: Unknown
Weight: 292g
Accessories：Original wooden sheath
Additional Information: Unused. In good condition.
Although few people know about the blacksmiths in Aizu area now, the blacksmith culture and technology in this area have a profound influence on the blacksmiths in Sanjo and Tokyo. Shigenobu was the last master in Aizu area. The planes he made were very popular among professional carpenters.
The Shigenobu knives are famous for being highly praised by the 11th head chef of the Imperial Hotel, Murakami Nobuo, also known as "Monsieur Murakami." He commented that the kitchen knive by Shuenen have the "No. 1 Kiriaji" in Japan.
Regarding the Japanese word Kiriaji, I think Mr. Covington's explanation is very accurate, please click on the link below:
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