Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand, part of the Kokugei series
• Blade length 243mm / 9.57"
• Aogami#1/ blue#1 core steel for excellent edge retention and sharpness
• Kurouchi finish, highlighting its traditional, handcrafted charm
• With iron cladding - develops a protective patina over time
• Fitted with an octagonal mono wood bubinga handle
• Well-suited for users who prefer a heftier knife; great for home cooks and pro chefs
• Suitable for right- and left-handed users 

The Hatsukokoro Kokugei kurouchi aogami#1 gyuto 240mm 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 240mm blade length is versatile, making it a great choice especially for 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: 396mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 243mm / 9.57"
Blade height at the heel: 50.1mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 3.8mm
• at the heel: 3.5mm
• midway: 2.4mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 249g
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 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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