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Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS kiritsuke gyuto 240mm

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Specifications

Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei, a Yoshikane-trained blacksmith with a growing reputation among kitchen knife enthusiasts, this kiritsuke gyuto features Aogami Super carbon steel core with iron clad damascus and kurouchi finish. Suitable for users who prefer a workhorse kiritsuke gyuto—a hefty blade with a comfortably thick spine and good distal taper that cuts exceptionally well. The flat profile and 55mm heel height excel at push cutting and board work.

  • Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei
  • 244mm (9.61") cutting edge length with 55mm heel height
  • Aogami Super carbon steel core (~64 HRC)
  • Iron clad damascus construction
  • Kurouchi damascus finish with subtle tsuchime marks
  • Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
  • Traditional octagonal walnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule

Details

Blade and Handle Specs

  • Overall length: 400mm
  • Blade length (heel to tip): 244mm
  • Blade height at the heel: 55mm
  • Spine thickness:
    • • at the handle: 5.0mm
    • • at the heel: 4.2mm
    • • midway: 2.4mm
    • • 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
  • Weight: 268g
  • Edge/bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: octagonal walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
  • Hand orientation: ambidextrous
  • Saya/ sheath: Not included

Notes:

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS kiritsuke gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
  • Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
  • Kurouchi finish is a natural byproduct of forging, so texture and coverage vary from blade to blade. Uneven or patchy areas are normal and not a defect.
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