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Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm
Regular price¥65,000 JPY
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Hand-forged by Takahiro Nihei in Fukushima, Japan, this 165mm Shinkiro nakiri has an Aogami Super core at ~64 HRC with iron clad damascus and a kurouchi finish. Nakiri are purpose-built for vegetables. It has a good heft to it, with a comfortably thick spine and tall blade that provides excellent knuckle clearance. The whole blade will develop patina over time. Aogami Super is known for exceptional edge retention and sharpens easily on stones.
Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei
168mm (6.61") cutting edge, 55.3mm heel height
Aogami Super core (~64 HRC) with iron clad damascus
Kurouchi damascus finish
Octagonal walnut handle with buffalo horn ferrule
For left- and right-handed users
A specialized Japanese knife for cooks who want a hefty, high-performance carbon steel nakiri
Details
Brand: Hatsukokoro Series: Shinkiro Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei Origin: Fukushima, Japan Knife type: nakiri Finish: kurouchi damascus Core steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) Steel type: carbon Cladding: iron clad damascus
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall length: 322mm Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm (6.6") Blade height at heel: 55.3mm Spine thickness: at handle: 4.9mm at heel: 4.1mm midway: 2.2mm 1cm from the tip: 2.2mm Weight: 240g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none
Notes:
Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, just email us at info@zahocho.com.
Minor variations in surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives.
Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
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.
