Hatsukokoro x Nigara nashiji damascus aogami#2 gyuto 240mm

The Hatsukokoro x Nigara nashiji damascus aogami#2 gyuto 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife made by Nigara Hamono. The core steel is aogami#2, known for its excellent sharpness and edge retention. The blade features both a nashiji finish, which creates a textured appearance, and a damascus pattern, resulting in a visually striking and distinctive knife.

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
• Knife type: gyuto
• Finish: nashiji damascus
• Core steel: aogami#2
• Steel type: carbon
• Cladding: iron clad damascus

• Overall length: 378mm
• Blade length (heel to tip): 226mm
• Blade height at the heel: 49.8mm
• Spine thickness at the handle: 4.3mm
• Spine thickness at the heel: 3.9mm
• Spine thickness midway: 2.5mm
• Spine thickness 1cm from tip: 0.7mm
• Weight: 219g
• Edge/bevel: 50:50
• Handle: octagonal stabilized birchwood
• Hand orientation: ambidextrous
• Saya/ sheath: Not included

Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nigara nashiji damascus aogami#2 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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