The Hatsukokoro Kurokaze kurouchi shirogami#2 tall gyuto 210mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife from Kochi. This carbon steel gyuto features a Shirogami #2 core in sanmai construction with stainless cladding and a rustic kurouchi finish. Shirogami #2 is a fine-grained carbon steel known for its ease of sharpening and ability to take a razor-sharp edge. Heat treated to 61–62 HRC. The blade measures 213mm with 52.5mm height. The relatively tall design ensures ample knuckle clearance for comfortable use. This Japanese gyuto handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping. The stainless cladding over the carbon core reduces maintenance requirements.
Brand: Hatsukokoro Series: Kurokaze Origin: Kochi, Japan
Overall length: 362mm Blade length (heel to tip): 213mm Blade height at heel: 52.5mm
Spine thickness: at the handle: 3.2mm at the heel: 3.1mm midway: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 168g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal teak with horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya / sheath: not included
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Kurokaze kurouchi shirogami#2 gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Minor cosmetic variations such as light surface marks or fine scuffs are common in handcrafted knives.
