Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS gyuto 210mm

The Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri is a finely handcrafted Japanese knife, forged by the blacksmith Takahiro Nihei, a Yoshikane-trained artisan who is also known for forging some lines for other popular brands like Konosuke. 

At the core of this knife lies Aogami Super steel, renowned for its exceptional edge retention and sharpness. The knife features a striking kurouchi damascus finish with some subtle tsuchime marks adding a unique aesthetic. The handle is made of octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule.

With a moderately hefty blade and ultra-thin edge (nail-flexing thin), this gyuto knife is tailored for those who appreciate a knife that cuts with authority. It is designed to be versatile and fun to use, making it an ideal choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Shinkiro
Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei
Origin: Fukushima, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi damascus

Core steel: aogami super/ blue super
Steel type: carbon
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 360mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 217mm
Blade height at the heel: 46.4mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 4.6mm
at the heel: 4.2mm
midway: 2.5mm
1cm from the tip: 1.0mm
Weight: 214g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS 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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