Tanaka Katsuto Tsuchime Super Aogami 24cm Gyuto – Hand-Forged Japanese Chef’s Knife

Precision Heritage: Hand-Forged by Master Katsuto Tanaka

Elevate your culinary craft with the Tanaka Tsuchime Super Aogami Gyuto. This 24cm chef’s knife is a masterpiece of Japanese metallurgy, hand-forged in Nagasaki by 4th generation blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka. Drawing on 800 years of regional tradition, this knife offers the perfect balance of surgical sharpness and rugged durability.

Visual Artistry & Performance

The blade features a striking ‘Tsuchime’ (hammered) finish, which not only provides a unique artisan aesthetic but also creates air pockets to reduce food drag while slicing. The 3-ply construction features a high-carbon Aogami (Blue) Super core—prized for its extreme edge retention—clad in stainless steel to offer the best of both worlds: carbon performance with enhanced corrosion resistance. It is finished with a traditional Japanese Walnut ‘Wa-Handle’ and a sleek black ferrule for a lightweight, balanced feel.

• Master Blacksmith: Katsuto Tanaka (Matsubara Knives)
• Origin: Nagasaki, Japan
• Core Material: Aogami (Blue) Super Carbon Steel
• Cladding: Stainless Steel with Tsuchime Finish
• Handle: Japanese Walnut Wa-Handle
• Blade Type: Gyuto (Multi-purpose Chef’s Knife)
• Maintenance: Handwash only; wipe dry immediately

Specifications

• Model: TNK-T240GY-WN
• Blade Length: 24cm
• Style: Japanese Wa-Handle