Shoichi Hashimoto Aogami #2 / Shirogami #2 Black Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Eternal Woodgrain Handle Monosteel with dozens of layers of

with dozens of layers of VG10 and VG2 steel folded together to create the stunning Damascus finish

a small artisan knife workshop based in Takefu City

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with a well deserved status as No

Shoichi Hashimoto Aogami #2 / Shirogami #2 Black Damascus 240mm Gyuto with Eternal Woodgrain Handle Monosteel with dozens of layers ofExtremely rare piece of art handcrafted by Damascus Artist Shoichi Hashimoto ( ) using Aogami #2 and Shirogami #2 carbon steel core, clad with soft iron. Hashimotos creativity can be seen from how he created the usual Damascus pattern by mixing two types of steels, and his attention to detail is showcased in the matching pattern on the blade and the D shaped handle made of stabilized wood. Decorated with marble buffalo horn, three silver ginmakis and