Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto 210mm

• Made in in Sakai, Japan for Hatsukokoro
• 201mm / 7.91" cutting edge length
• Aogami#2 core steel by Hitachi Metals Ltd.
• Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
• Kurouchi finish for a traditional and rustic look
• Octagonal walnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule
• Multipurpose knife for home cooks and pro chefs
• Ambidextrous design suitable for right- and left-handed users

⎯
Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Aosagi
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi
Core steel: Hitachi Aogami#2 / Blue#2
HRC: ~63
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 349mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 201mm / 7.91"
Blade height at the heel: 44.8
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.4mm
• at the heel: 2.3mm
• midway: 2.1mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 176g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
b: Not included

⎯
Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
··•··