SOLD 300mm gyuto by Yokohama Masakane semi-bolster

[refcast]

$85 shipped

That was fast
Sold to the giant gyuto collector

303mm edge
262 g
56mm tall
1.9mm at bolster
2.3mm halfway to tip
1mm 1cm from tip

Laser grind light convex right bias

Sharpens mostly like the newer masakane . . .slightly harder and wear resistant

First masakane with a polished finish and semi-bolster heel guard thing. Not full heel guard but partway. Feels hollow I think. Miscellaneous scratching. Tapered tang

 

[refcast]

Handle gaps. Tang is flush with scales elsewear though, top and bottom and butt end.