Baba Hamono - Kagekiyo Shirogami #2 Steel Kiritsuke Gyuto 270MM
Steel: Shirogami #2 Hon-Kasumi (Prone to rust)
Handle Material: Original Lacquered Handle
Sheath: Custom-made sheath available for purchase
Blade Length: 260mm
Blade Width: 4.5cm
Blade Thickness: 2.1mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 197g
Price: $14,000
Product Highlights
This Kiritsuke Gyuto stands out with its unique blade design, which tapers gradually from the heel to the tip. This structure enhances cutting precision and optimizes weight balance, delivering a seamless and comfortable cutting experience.
The handle is coated with traditional Kiso lacquer, adding a touch of elegance and enhancing durability. The lacquer finish not only improves the handle's appearance but also provides excellent water resistance, durability, and antibacterial properties. Designed with high-quality craftsmanship, this knife is perfect for elevating your daily cooking while showing the utmost respect for your ingredients.
Craftsmanship and Excellence
Sakai City, the birthplace of Japanese knife-making with over 600 years of history, is celebrated for producing sharp and precise blades. Since its founding in 1916, Baba Hamono has been committed to preserving traditional craftsmanship while embracing innovation. Their knives are meticulously crafted to meet the highest standards, offering sharpness, ease of maintenance, and exceptional performance.
By working closely with blacksmiths and sharpeners, Baba Hamono ensures each knife undergoes rigorous quality checks and continuous refinement through data analysis and precise craftsmanship. The flagship "Kagekiyo" series blends traditional techniques with modern design, providing a sharp blade, ergonomic grip, and easy maintenance, making it an essential tool for culinary professionals and enthusiasts.
Philosophy of Baba Hamono
"Making people better is the starting point of fine cuisine."
When "人 (person)" becomes better, it transforms into "食 (food)." We believe that delicious food brings smiles and health, and a quality knife makes every step of cooking enjoyable and effortless.
In Japanese cuisine, it is said: "Whether to preserve the natural flavor of ingredients or transform it, everything depends on the blade."
The sharpness of a knife not only affects the cutting process but also plays a vital role in determining the texture and flavor of ingredients. Baba Hamono is dedicated to creating knives that enhance every aspect of cooking, turning it into a meaningful and delightful experience.
Tradition and Innovation
While safeguarding the heritage of Sakai's knife-making tradition, Baba Hamono continuously adapts to modern demands with innovative designs like the Kagekiyo series. Each knife is a testament to their dedication to detail and craftsmanship, ensuring it meets the needs of contemporary chefs while honoring centuries-old techniques.
This Kiritsuke Gyuto is not just a cooking tool but a work of art that embodies the essence of Japanese knife-making. It provides users with the pleasure of precise cutting and a connection to the rich heritage of traditional craftsmanship.
