Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 gyuto 210mm
Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 gyuto 210mm
The Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese knife from the Hatsukokoro Kumokage series forged by Muneishi Hamono in Tosa, Japan. This gyuto knife features a kurouchi damascus finish and is made with Aogami #2 steel, known for its sharpness and edge retention. At 180mm, the blade length is perfect for quick prep tasks or for those with limited kitchen space.
(Note: The dark grey color on the core steel is due to the etching done by the maker.)
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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Kumokage
Maker: Muneishi Hamono
Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Purpose: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables
Finish: kurouchi damascus
Core steel: Hitachi Aogami#2 (blue#2)
Steel type: carbon
Cladding: Iron clad damascus
Overall length: 360mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 211mm
Blade height at heel: 49.1mm
Spine thickness at handle: 3.3mm
Spine thickness at heel: 2.8mm
Spine thickness at middle: 1.9mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 179g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: mono wood octagonal
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 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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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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