Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS gyuto 240mm

• Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by blacksmith Takahiro Nihei for the Hatsukokoro brand
• 244mm/ 9.61" blade made from Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel, known for its exceptional sharpness and edge retention
  
• Iron clad, will develop a protective patina over time
• Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule
• Great medium workhorse grind with a nail-flexing thin edge
• Perfect for enthusiasts who want to add another high-performance gyuto to their collection

The Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese chef's  knife hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei. It features a core of aogami super steel with a kurouchi damascus finish. This hefty knife combines a workhorse grind with an nail-flexing thin edge and excellent distal taper, offering high performance in the kitchen. Its weight and balance provide an authoritative feel in hand. Nihei's training at Yoshikane hamono is evident in the knife's craftsmanship, which echoes the high performance standards of Yoshikane blades.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Shinkiro
Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei
Producing Area: Fukushima, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurouchi damascus
Core steel: aogami super/ blue super
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad damascus

Overall length: 400mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 244mm / 9.61"
Blade height at the heel: 51.9mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 4.6mm
• at the heel: 3.9mm
• midway: 2.4mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm
Weight: 251g
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 this Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS 240mm 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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