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Yoshihide Masuda kurozome damascus aogami#1 gyuto 210mm

Regular price ¥95,000 JPY
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Specifications

Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda, this 210mm gyuto is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife with an Aogami #1 core and hand-laminated iron clad damascus. The kurozome finish deepens the contrast of the damascus, giving the blade a tactile, three-dimensional quality. Hefty and solid in hand. For cooks who prefer a workhorse type.

  • Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda
  • 226mm (8.9") actual cutting edge, 52mm heel height
  • Aogami #1 (~64 HRC) with iron clad damascus
  • Kurozome finish
  • Octagonal mono ebony handle
  • For left- and right-handed users

Details

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Yoshihide Masuda
Producing area: Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: gyuto
Finish: kurozome damascus
Core steel: Aogami #1
HRC: ~64
Steel type: carbon
Cladding: iron clad damascus

Blade & Handle Specs

Overall length: 380mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 226mm (8.9")
Blade height at heel: 52mm
Spine thickness: 
at the handle: 4.3mm
at the heel: 3.9mm
midway: 2.7mm
1cm from the tip: 0.6mm
Weight: 263g
Handle: octagonal mono ebony
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/sheath: none

Notes:
  • Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com.
  • Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives.
  • Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.
Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo
• Dispatches within 24-48 hours
• Full tracking from dispatch to delivery
• 30-day returns on unused items
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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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FAQ

Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.

When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.

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