Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 gyuto 210mm

The Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 gyuto 210mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's 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. Yoshikane knives are renowned for their exceptional cutting performance and excellent heat treatment, making them a favorite among seasoned Japanese knife enthusiasts.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Yoshikane hamono | Kazuomi Yamamoto
Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: nashiji
Core steel: shirogami#2 / white#2
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad

Overall length: 359mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 212mm
Blade height at the heel: 46.8mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 4.5mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.8mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.1mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 184g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with 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 Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#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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