Kazan HAP40 Hammered Gyutou 240mm (9.4")
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Description
We developed the Kazan line in partnership with a steelmaker in Kansai, Japan using HAP40, a powdered steel blend featuring high levels of Vanadium, Molybdenum, Cobalt and Tungsten. This results in a semi-stainless blade with exceptional edge retention. The blade is hand sharpened on several stones for great out the box sharpness.
Kazan features a hammered tsuchime finish, which prevents food from sticking to the blade. It's medium weight and has a beautiful gray wood handle, designed to be a bit more substantial than other Japanese knives so it's comfortable for those with larger hands. Kazan is made exclusively for Echi .
Why we love them: Kazan HAP40 stays sharp forever. They hold an edge better than any knife on our site and despite their incredible hardness, they are very responsive to sharpening stones.
About this shape
Gyutou are the Japanese equivalent of a typical European chef’s knife. They are the ideal all-purpose kitchen knives and can be used for most tasks. Japanese gyutou are typically lighter and thinner than a European knife, are made out of a harder steel and as a result, hold a better edge. The design features nothing to obstructing the edge of the handle end of the blade, so it can be sharpened and thus used entirely. The word gyutou in Japanese means ‘beef knife’.
Specifications
| Handle material | Pressed Wood |
| Blade length | 240 mm (9.4") |
| Thickness at spine | 2 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.7 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 65 to 66 |
| Edge / Bevel | Double (70/30) |
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
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Shipping & Delivery
- Free shipping on orders over $75 USD. Orders ship via FedEx or UPS from Japan, arriving in 4-7 business days.
- Available to 150+ countries. Free shipping on orders over $75 USD. Delivery in 7-10 business days.
- A tracking link will be sent via email upon shipment.
- Customers are responsible for any import duties or taxes upon arrival.
Returns & Refunds
- Items can be returned within 30 days if unused and in original packaging.
- Contact support@echiknife.com with photos before returning the item.
Customers cover return shipping fees. - Processed after inspection, credited to the original payment method.
- Engraved/customized items cannot be refunded. Only defective items are eligible for replacement.
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