Gyuto Knife Japanese Chef’s Knife By Shigenobu With Sheath - 360mm
Smith name: Nagamine Kiyoshi (1895 ~1982）
Steel: Carbon Steel
Cutting edge length: 365mm
Total length: 513mm
Handle length(wooden part): 120mm
Blade Width at heel: about 68.0mm
Spine thickness at handle: about 5.5mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: about 1.2mm
Manufacture Era: Unknown
Weight: 441g
Accessories：Original wooden sheath
Additional Information: Unused. There is rust on the surface of the blade, and the rust on the handle is serious.
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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