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Hatsukokoro Kurokaze kurouchi shirogami#2 gyuto 180mm
¥26,000 JPY
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Specifications

The Hatsukokoro Kurokaze kurouchi shirogami#2 gyuto 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife from Kochi, Japan. It delivers great cutting performance without breaking the bank. The carbon steel core, shirogami#2, is sandwiched between two layers of stainless steel ("stainless clad") making maintenance easy. At 180mm, the blade is ideal for both quick tasks and small jobs, making it a preferred choice for home cooks as well as professionals. The polished spine and choil ensure comfortable handling during use.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Kurokaze
Producing Area: Kochi, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi
Core steel: shirogami#2/ white#2
Steel type: carbon
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 329mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 187mm
Blade height at the heel: 44.9mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 4.3mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 4.1mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.3mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.4mm
Weight: 181g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut
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 Kurokaze kurouchi shirogami#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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