Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Wa-Gyuto $250-$500 Heel to Tip Length: 149mm

Heel to Tip Length: 149mm

Steel Type: Blue #2 Carbon

Hinoura-san's heat treatment is top notch

Their knives are very well finished

Width of Spine above Heel: 9

Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Wa-Gyuto $250-$500 Heel to Tip Length: 149mmProduct Description Detailed Specs Measurements This Zakuri 240mm Blue #1 Kurouchi Gyuto is a truly unique knife. The handles are larger than handles I have seen on other gyutos, though not prohibitively large so as to be uncomfortable for smaller hands (as long as a pinch grip is used). What does this mean? Well, better balance for one. Not necessarily weight balance, though it does help a little, but more bulk balance. The handle matches the blade,