Hinokuni kurouchi shirogami#1 gyuto 210mm

The Hinokuni Kurouchi shirogami #1 gyuto 210mm is a handcrafted Japanese chef's knife from blacksmith Yukihiro Sakai, who honed his skills under the guidance of Nishida-san. This gyuto is forged with a core of shirogami #1 steel, a steel celebrated for its purity, allowing for an exceptionally sharp edge and ease of sharpening. The knife features a kurouchi finish, a traditional and rustic look that also serves to protect the blade. 

Designed as a versatile kitchen workhorse, it is suitable for both home cooks and professional chefs, providing high performance without breaking the bank. This gyuto's balance of quality materials, skilled craftsmanship, and affordability makes it an attractive choice for those seeking a reliable and efficient tool for a wide range of culinary tasks.

❖ Yukihiro Sakai apprenticed under Nishida-san, a steadfast traditionalist who only forges and welds his steel in-house. Sakai-san owes everything to Nishida-san and carries on the knife-making tradition that were passed down to him by his sensei. After many years of apprenticeship, he opened his own workshop where he forge-welds everything in-house.

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Brand: Hinokuni
Blacksmith: Yukihiro Sakai
Origin: Kumamoto, Japan

Knife type: gyuto
Core steel: shirogami#1 / white#1
HRC: 62
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 349mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 208mm
Blade height at the heel: 43.8mm
Spine thickness:
at the handle: 4.0mm
at the heel: 3.8mm
midway: 2.2mm
1cm from the tip: 1.6mm
Weight: 185g

Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal oak
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Hinokuni kurouchi shirogami#1 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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