Masakage Zero Stainless Clad Aogami Super Tsuchime Gyuto 240 mm

Hand-forged by Takeshi Saji • Final-sharpened by Takayuki Shibata • Premium desert-ironwood handle

Overview

The Masakage Zero series is Saji-san’s statement piece: an Aogami Super core wrapped in easy-care stainless cladding and finished with a deep tsuchime hammer texture that keeps food from sticking. At 240 mm, this gyuto glides through prep work while its 52 mm heel height offers generous knuckle clearance. The full-tang desert-ironwood handle adds western heft and striking mosaic-pin accents, giving you a blade that’s as bold on the board as it is in the block.

Common Questions

Q: Is this gyuto practical for home cooks as well as pros? A: Absolutely. The stainless cladding shrugs off kitchen humidity, while the Blue Super edge holds an aggressive sharpness—so you spend more time cooking and less time sharpening.

Q: Does “stainless clad” mean the knife is completely rust-proof? A: The core edge is high-carbon, so wipe it dry after use. The cladding shields 90 % of the blade, dramatically reducing maintenance compared to full-carbon knives.

Q: What’s the best way to keep an Aogami Super edge scary sharp? A: Between sharpening sessions us diamond Strop Shots on strop every few weeks for razor retention.

Specifications

Core Steel: Aogami Super

Blacksmith: Takeshi Saji

Cladding Type: Stainless Steel (San-Mai)

Blade Length: 240 mm (Edge 243 mm)

Overall Length: 377 mm

Spine Thickness (Heel): 2.5 mm

Spine Thickness (Mid): 2.4 mm

Blade Height: 52 mm

Weight: 274 g

Handle Material: Desert Ironwood (western, mosaic pins)

Hardness (HRC): 62–64