The Denka no Hoto knives, crafted by renowned blacksmith Teruyasu Fujiwara, are a testament to exceptional craftsmanship and unparalleled performance. These rustic hand-forged knives feature a core of aogami super (blue super carbon steel), sandwiched between softer stainless steel. This construction yields a blade that combines the acute sharpness and edge retention of carbon steel with the reduced maintenance concerns associated with rusting and oxidation compared to iron cladding. While the blade's impressive Rockwell hardness of around ~65 ensures exceptional edge holding abilities, it will take more time and patience to sharpen.

The Denka no Hoto line features an amazingly thin edge (very high-performance) that makes you feel like you're using a laser in the kitchen. Though with great power comes great responsibility; the Denka no Hoto line is not for a user without the gentle technique that the thin edge demands (otherwise it can micro-chip easily). We say this knife requires utmost respect and care so it can perform the way it was meant to, to flabbergasted customers testing this knife at the shop. If you are ready to commit to the highest level of cutting performance, the Denka no Hoto line from Teruyasu Fujiwara is the one for you. 

A chef's knife ('Gyuto' in Japanese) is the most versatile blade that can handle almost anything in the kitchen. Their shape and often generous edge length mean that whether it's cutting small tomatoes or portioning a large roast, you can do it with one blade. Most cooks have multiple chef's knives and it is not hard to justify getting one more when it has so much utility.

Brand: Teruyasu Fujiwara 藤原 照康
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Clad Blue (Aogami) Super
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 374mm
Edge Length: 242mm
Handle to Tip Length: 248mm
Blade Height: 53mm
Thickness: 3.09mm
Handle Length: 127mm
Weight: 263g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous