Japanese eel knife Azuma Shusaku Edo – Aogami No. 2, 180 mm

Name: Japanese eel knife Azuma Shusaku Edo – Aogami No. 2, 180 mm
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SKU: 1118800
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The Azuma Shusaku is a traditional Japanese Unagisaki knife, Edo (Kantō) style, designed for preparing eel (unagi) and conger eel (anago). Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan, its 180 mm Aogami No. 2 steel blade, joined to a mild steel base, offers a precise and durable edge.

Its relatively low-temperature forging process is intended to preserve the properties of the steel. Featuring a single-bevel blade, a polished finish, and an octagonal magnolia wood handle with buffalo horn ferrule, this knife is aimed at Japanese cuisine professionals and traditional cutlery enthusiasts.

Type: Japanese eel knife (Unagisaki Hocho).
Model: Azuma Shusaku
Style:Edo / Kantō.
Overall length:Approximately 325 mm.
Blade length: Approximately 180 mm.
Blade width: Approximately 45 mm at the heel.
Blade thickness: Approximately 5 mm.
Handle length: Approximately 135 mm.
Handle dimensions: Maximum 26 × 22 mm.
Weight:Approximately 215 g.
Cutting steel: Aogami No. 2 (Blue Paper Steel #2).
Support metal:Mild steel.
Bevel:Single bevel (Kataba).
Finish:Polished (Migaki).
Handle:Magnolia wood (Ho Wood).
Ferrule:Buffalo horn.
Handle shape:Octagonal.
Use:Preparation of eel and conger eel.
Origin:Japan.

Care and precautions

The blade is sharpened for general use, but a final sharpening can be performed according to the user's preferences. As carbon steel is sensitive to corrosion, clean and dry the knife thoroughly after each use.

Do not use in a dishwasher or dryer. Slight gaps may appear at the junction between the steel and mild steel due to the low-temperature forging process; these are considered acceptable by the manufacturer.

Aogami No. 2 Steel: Japanese carbon steel offering excellent edge retention.
Traditional Tosa Forging: blade hot-forged and assembled to a mild steel base.
Edo (Kantō) Profile: traditional shape designed for cutting eel.
Single-Bevel Blade: designed for precise cutting.
Polished Finish: carefully finished blade surface.
Octagonal Handle: magnolia wood with buffalo horn ferrule.
Specialized Use: preparation of eel and conger eel.
Japanese-Made: handcrafted knife intended for professionals and enthusiasts.