Tadafusa Blue #2 Nashiji Gyuto 210mm (8.2")
Tadafusa knives are crafted for chefs who value precision, balance, and reliability. Known for their beautifully executed taper from spine to edge, Tadafusa blades offer smooth cutting performance and excellent control. Made with care, even in the details you don’t see, for chefs who rely on every part of their tools.
Specifications
- Brand: Tadafusa
- Style: Gyuto Knife
- Blade Length: 210mm (8.2")
- Blade Steel Type: Blue #2 Steel, Stainless Steel-Clad
- Handle Material: Karin Wood with White Water Buffalo Horn Ferrule
- HRC: 62-64
- Bevel Angle Ratio: 50/50
- Cover: Not included
Blue #2 Steel, Stainless Steel-Clad
Blue Steel No.2 is a composite steel made from a high-carbon steel matrix with added chromium and tungsten. This alloy design provides excellent hardness and impact resistance. The chromium improves corrosion resistance, while the tungsten further enhances wear resistance and overall hardness.
The soft stainless cladding makes the blade more rust-resistant, easier to sharpen.
Nashiji
The nashi-ji finish gives the blade a subtle, textured surface with a soft matte look. This distinctive pattern not only adds a refined, handcrafted feel but also reduces friction during cutting, allowing for smoother, more controlled slices. A signature of fine Japanese blades, the nari-ji finish reflects both traditional craftsmanship and practical performance.
Care for Carbon Steel or Carbon Clad Knives
Due to the high carbon content, carbon steel knives, or carbon-clad knives, may develop a natural patina or show discoloration over time. Many chefs appreciate this as part of the knife’s character and history.
These changes are completely harmless and safe for food use. However, if any rust appears due to improper care, we recommend using a rust remover or other cleaning method to prevent it from spreading further.
Gyuto Chef Knives
The Gyuto (lit. Cow Sword) is an adaptation of the French chef knife profile for the Japanese market. While the name cow sword would imply that this knife is meant only for meat, its versatility is the same as a santoku and can be used as a general-purpose knife for any task. Many would consider a gyuto or chef's knife to be the one essential knife for any kitchen with all other knives being secondary. Compared to a German-style chef's knife, a gyuto will have a somewhat flatter profile: this profile lends itself well to push-cutting, which is common for Japanese chefs, as opposed to rock-chopping. Gyuto also tends to be thinner at the edge as well as the spine than most European chefs' knives, and as a result, has less lateral toughness, and care should be taken not to torque the blade while cutting to minimize the risk of chipping.
