Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD kurouchi copper damascus sujihiki 240mm

The Hatsukokoro Yorokobi SLD kurouchi copper damascus sujihiki 240mm is a handcrafted Japanese slicing knife. The blade combines a kurouchi finish with an exposed copper damascus, which is accentuated by etching the core SLD steel. This creates a vivid contrast between the dark kurouchi surface and the copper damascus. The knife's 240mm length offers a good balance between maneuverability and reach.

This sujihiki is primarily designed for slicing boneless meats, fish, and other proteins. Its long, thin blade allows for smooth, clean cuts with minimal drag, making it ideal for tasks like portioning roasts, slicing ham or smoked salmon, or preparing sashimi. The knife's design also lends itself well to other precision cutting tasks in the kitchen where long, draw cuts are beneficial.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Yorokobi
Maker: Nigara hamono
Producing Area: Aomori, Japan
Knife type: sujihiki
Finish: kurouchi damascus
Core steel: SLD
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: stainless clad damascus

Overall length: 385mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 232mm
Blade height at the heel: 36.5mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 3.5mm
• at the heel: 2.6mm
• midway: 2.2mm
• 1cm from the tip: 0.7mm
Weight: 160g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal wenge 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 Yorokobi SLD kurouchi copper damascus sujihiki 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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