Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS kiritsuke gyuto 240mm

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

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Shinkiro
• Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei
• Origin: Fukushima, Japan
• Knife type: kiritsuke gyuto
• Finish: kurouchi damascus
• Core steel: Aogami super (Blue super)
• Steel type: carbon
• Cladding: iron clad damascus

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.