Hatsukokoro x Nigara Irodori aogami#2 damascus kiritsuke gyuto 270mm

The Hatsukokoro x Nigara Irodori aogami#2 damascus kiritsuke gyuto is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Nigara Hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand. Based in Aomori, Japan, Nigara Hamono forged this blade using a core of Hitachi aogami#2 steel, known for its excellent balance of edge retention and toughness.

The blade showcases a striking damascus pattern with bold geometric patterns and angular shapes, etched to accentuate the contrast between the damascus cladding and the Aogami#2 core steel. Its spine is chamfered, exposing the intricate damascus layers. This knife employs a stainless cladding, sandwiching the carbon steel core for easier maintenance. Only the exposed edge will be reactive. The blade is paired with an octagonal walnut handle, accented by a horn ferrule.

A 270mm gyuto is ideal for those who prefer something longer than the usual 240mm chef's knife. This extended length excels at handling larger ingredients and is favored by professionals and home cooks who appreciate extra cutting edge. The kiritsuke profile of this gyuto is well-suited for those who prefer a flatter profile, enhancing push-cutting techniques and precise slicing. This longer blade offers increased versatility for a wide range of kitchen tasks, from breaking down large cuts of meat to efficiently processing volumes of vegetables.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Irodori
Blacksmith: Nigara hamono
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: kiritsuke gyuto
Finish: rainbow damascus
Core steel: Aogami#2 (Blue#2)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad damascus

Overall length: 411mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 256mm
Blade height at the heel: 51.7mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 4.6mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 4.2mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm
Weight: 260g
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 this Hatsukokoro x Nigara Irodori aogami#2 damascus 270mm kiritsuke gyuto 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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