The 'Habayusa rainbow damascus' series is a new line from Hatsukokoro. It has aogami#2 core steel at its core, renowned for its balanced combination of edge retention, sharpness, and toughness. Adorned with an exquisite copper damascus cladding and complemented by stainless cladding, this knife not only boasts impressive aesthetics but also ensures easy maintenance, ideal for beginners. The octagonal teak wood handle provides a firm and comfortable grasp, elevating the cutting experience. As a versatile all-purpose chef's knife, the gyuto excels in tasks from slicing to dicing to chopping. Ideal for both home cooks and seasoned chefs, this knife is an indispensable addition to any culinary collection.
※ This knife is stainless clad: Stainless clad is a sanmai or warikomi construction where the carbon steel core (e.g. shirogami#2, aogami#2, AS, etc) is sandwiched between outer layers of stainless steel (see last image). The stainless cladding (the "jacket") makes the knife much easier to care for. The key advantage of stainless clad knives is that the stainless outer layers protect the reactive carbon steel core from corrosion and patina formation. This makes maintenance much simpler compared to monosteel carbon or iron clad knives.
Note on Forced Patina: Most customers are requesting to force a patina on stainless clad knives, just like this Hatsukokoro rainbow damascus gyuto. It's an easy process that anyone can do. However, if you prefer, just let us know with your order, and we'll do it for you at no extra charge. (See the last two photos for reference.)
··•·· Brand: Hatsukokoro Series: Hayabusa Origin: Seki, Japan
Overalllength: 355mm Blade length (heel to tip): 212mm Blade height at heel: 46.2mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 2.8mm at the heel: 2.6mm midway: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm Weight: 150g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal teak wood with horn ferrule Handorientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Habayusa aogami#2 rainbow damascus 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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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
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 View Care Guide
