Kisuke x Xinguo ATS34 Gyuto Tsuchime Mirror Kasumi 240mm w Knife GuardThis Kisuke Manaka ATS34 Gyuto 240mm is a double bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking traditional hon warikomi construction with stainless performance. Forged entirely by fifth generation Sanjo blacksmith Kisuke Manaka, this blade features an ATS34 stainless steel core in warikomi stainless clad construction with a tsuchime mirror kasumi finish. The 240mm edge length suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing,

5mm at the heel spine and tapers to 1

and I'd consider it to be one of the best amongst Tanaka's offerings

model and length written

With a heel height of 31mm and spine thickness tapering from 2

Specifications include a 237mm edge length

The octagonal WA handle is crafted from stabilized birch burl

this is a good knife to start with

a Tojiro knife will lend an air of distinction to the chef who wields it

this petty knife combines thin geometry with advanced metallurgy for strength during fine cutting

measuring 167mm tip-to-heel with a 45mm heel height

this knife features a san-mai stainless damascus clad construction with an etched surface finish

They heat treat their blue 2 steel to about 62 to 63 HRC which I consider is optimal  hardness for blue 2