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Yoshihide Masuda kurozome damascus aogami#1 tall gyuto 220mm

Regular price ¥95,000 JPY
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Specifications

Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda, this 220mm 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, 55mm 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: 55mm
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:
  • The photo shows one of the knives from our current stock, so it may not be the exact one you'll receive. Each knife is handmade, so no two are exactly alike. If you'd like to see the actual knife, 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.
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