Naoki Mazaki White #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm cladding-white-2 The bunka is well balanced

The bunka is well balanced and nimble with excellent sharpness right of the box

the price is exceptional

This Hatsukokoro collaboration features a tall profile octagonal wenge handle with a blue coloured ferrule and heel and does not include a saya

Vegetables almost slice themselves out of fear when in the presence of this one

Naoki Mazaki White #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm cladding-white-2 The bunka is well balancedWith its aggressive taper and taller overall profile the larger sized 240mm gyuto from Mazaki san is a truly impressive workhorse with superb geometry and an excellent all rounder for daily use. The traditional kurouchi running into to a lovely hazy kasumi also looks incredible when a patina has developed on the White #2 core steel.