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Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto 240mm

Regular price ¥26,000 JPY
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Specifications

  • Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
  • Blade length 231mm / 9.09"
  • Aogami#2 (Blue#2) core steel by Hitachi Metals Ltd.
  • Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
  • Kurouchi finish for that traditional and rustic look
  • Octagonal walnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule 
  • Hefty knife with authoritative feel; excellent workhorse grind
  • Suitable for right- and left-handed users

The Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife from Sakai. It's part of Hatsukokoro's new Aosagi series. The blade features a core of aogami#2 steel with a kurouchi finish. This hefty knife boasts a workhorse grind and a nail-flexing thin edge. Its weight and balance give it an authoritative feel in the hand.


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

Overall length: 383mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 231mm / 9.09"
Blade height at the heel: 48.0mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 3.1mm
• at the heel: 2.9mm
• midway: 2.6mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 267g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included


Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 240mm 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.
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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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