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Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 bunka 165mm

Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 bunka 165mm

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Regular price ¥38,000 JPY
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The Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 bunka is a handcrafted Japanese knife forged by Yoshikane Hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand. Handcrafted in Sanjo, Japan, this gyuto features a nashiji finish and a core of shirogami#2 (White#2) steel, with a stainless cladding for easier maintenance. This bunka knife, with its compact 165mm size, is perfect for quick prep tasks or working in small kitchen spaces. Its versatile design makes it ideal for slicing and dicing various ingredients. Yoshikane knives are renowned for their exceptional cutting performance and excellent heat treatment, making them a favorite among experienced Japanese knife enthusiasts.


Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Yoshikane hamono | Kazuomi Yamamoto
Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: bunka
Purpose: All-purpose knife for meat, fish, and vegetables 
Finish: nashiji
Core steel: Hitachi shirogami#2 (white#2)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 318mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm / 6.61"
Blade height at the heel: 51.6mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 4.9mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.9mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm
Weight: 175g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with horn ferrule
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included


Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 bunka 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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Care Guide

• Use whetstones for sharpening
• Use wooden or rubber cutting boards
• Keep clean and dry to prevent rust
• Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods
• Hand wash only - no dishwasher
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