ABOUT THE HANDLES

EDIT JAPAN is a company from Saitama, Japan that aims to "re-edit the charm of Japan with a contemporary sensibility." With their indigo-dyed handles and sayas, they deliver just that, without compromising their philosophy of balancing function and beauty. Their application of the dye presents a beautiful contrast with gradients seamlessly transitioning from darker tones to lighter tones. And because this is a natural process, each handle and saya has its own unique look.

The benefits of indigo aside from aesthetics is that it has anti-bacterial and deodorizing properties that will prevent the handles and says from going rancid. Each piece has also been reinforced with waterproof coating to preserve the colour. 

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: Nigara Hamono 
Producing Area: Aomori/ Japan
Profile: Gyuto
Size: 240mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: SPG STRIX, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Indigo-Dyed Cypress & Hinoki Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 385mm
Edge Length: 230mm
Handle to Tip Length: 240mm
Blade Height: 51mm
Thickness: 1.91mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 159g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Comes with a Saya