Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 gyuto 210mm

The Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 gyuto 210mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife made in Tosa, Japan under the Kokugei series by Hatsukokoro. It features a core of aogami#1 steel, known for its excellent edge retention and sharpness. The blade has a kurouchi finish, giving it a rustic appearance and is paired with an octagonal mono wood bubinga handle. This medium workhorse type of gyuto caters to users who prefer a heftier knife.

This gyuto is versatile and suited for a wide range of kitchen tasks. The 210mm blade length is practical, making it a great choice for both home cooks and professional chefs. It excels at slicing, dicing, and chopping various ingredients including vegetables, meats, and fish.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Kokugei
Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi
Core steel: Aogami#1 (Blue#1)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 358mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 212mm
Blade height at the heel: 47.5mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 3.2mm
• at the heel: 2.8mm
• midway: 2.0mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 198g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: mono wood bubinga
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included

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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this 210mm Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 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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