Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm

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 nakiri knife is tailored for those who appreciate a knife that cuts with authority.

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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

Overall length: 322mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm
Blade height at the heel: 55.3mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 4.9mm
at the heel: 4.1mm
midway: 2.2mm
1cm from the tip: 2.2mm
Weight: 240g

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 nakiri 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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