Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 kiritsuke gyuto 210mm

The Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji shirogami#2 kiritsuke gyuto 210mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife from Sanjo, Japan. Kazuomi Yamamoto of Yoshikane hamono forged the blade, which features a nashiji finish and shirogami#2 steel core clad in stainless steel for easy maintenance. The kiritsuke gyuto has a flatter profile than a regular gyuto, making it ideal for those who prefer a slightly flatter blade. Yoshikane knives are renowned for their exceptional cutting performance and excellent heat treatment, making them a favorite among experienced Japanese knife enthusiasts.

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

Overall length: 363mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 212mm
Blade height at the heel: 51.7mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 4.3mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 3.6mm
Spine thickness midway: 2.2mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 199g
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 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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