Hatsukokoro Aosagi kurouchi aogami#2 gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
• Blade length 231mm / 9.09"
  
• Core steel Aogami#2 (Blue#2) carbon steel with iron cladding
• 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.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Aosagi
Producing Area: Sakai, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi
Core steel: aogami#2 / blue#2
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

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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. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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