Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS nakiri 165mm

Specifications

Handforged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei, a Yoshikane-trained blacksmith with a growing reputation among kitchen knife enthusiasts, this nakiri features Aogami Super carbon steel core with iron clad damascus and kurouchi damascus finish. Suitable for users who prefer a workhorse-style nakiri--a hefty blade with a comfortably thick spine and good distal taper that cuts exceptionally well. Ideal for processing vegetables with the tall 55.3mm blade height providing excellent knuckle clearance.

• Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei
• 168mm (6.61") cutting edge length with 55.3mm 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: 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
• 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 walnut with buffalo horn ferrule
• Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Note:

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Kurouchi Damascus AS Nakiri, please refer to our care guide.
• Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
• Similarly, minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in these artisanal knives.