Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane kurouchi nashiji shirogami#2 gyuto 210mm

Specifications

Hand-forged by Yoshikane hamono in Sanjo, Japan, this gyuto features a Shirogami#2 carbon steel core clad in stainless steel for easier maintenance. The blade is finished in a kurouchi nashiji texture. A typical high-performance gyuto from Sanjo. It feels authoritative in hand and cuts extremely well.

• Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand
• Shirogami#2 carbon steel core with stainless cladding
• Kurouchi nashiji finish
• Cutting edge length of 211mm (8.3")
  
• Spine tapers from 4.6mm to 0.7mm
  
• Octagonal mono ebony handle

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Maker: Yoshikane Hamono
• Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
• Knife Type: Gyuto
• Finish: Kurouchi nashiji
• Core Steel: Shirogami#2
• HRC: ~62
• Steel Type: Carbon steel
• Cladding: Stainless

Blade & Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 355mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 211mm (8.3")
• Blade Height at Heel: 46.4mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At the handle: 4.6mm
  • At the heel: 3.4mm
  • Midway: 2.1mm
  • 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
• Weight: 192g
• Edge/Bevel: 50:50
• Handle: Octagonal mono ebony
• Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of this carbon steel gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.