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Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji SKD gyuto 240mm

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Regular price ¥51,500 JPY
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Specifications

The Hatsukokoro SKD Nashiji Gyuto is crafted by Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, Japan. It's constructed with a core steel of SKD, a tool steel recognized for its impressive toughness and edge retention. This semi-stainless blade is complemented by an octagonal walnut handle with a horn ferrule. As a gyuto knife, it's versatile, suitable for a range of kitchen tasks from slicing to dicing.

  • Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane Hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand
  • 241mm / 9.49" blade made from SKD (SKD12) tool steel
  • Nashiji finish gives the blade a textured, traditional appearance
  • Stainless clad construction for ease of maintenance
  • Fitted with an octagonal walnut handle and buffalo horn ferrule
  • Great medium workhorse grind with a nail-flexing thin edge
  • Perfect for enthusiasts looking to add a high-performance gyuto to their collection
  • Ambidextrous design, suitable for both right- and left-handed users

Details

  • Brand: Hatsukokoro
  • Blacksmith: Yoshikane Hamono | Kazuomi Yamamoto
  • Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan
  • Knife Type: gyuto
  • Finish: nashiji
  • Cladding: stainless clad
  • Core Steel: SKD (SKD12)
  • Steel Type: semi-stainless
  • HRC: 64

Blade & Handle Specs

  • Overall Length: 398mm
  • Blade Length (heel to tip): 241mm / 9.49"
  • Blade Height at Heel: 49.5mm
  • Spine Thickness:
    • At Handle: 4.4mm
    • At Heel: 3.9mm
    • Middle: 2.1mm
    • 1cm from the Tip: 0.9mm
  • Weight: 212g
  • Edge/Bevel: 50:50
  • Handle: octagonal walnut with horn ferrule
  • Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
  • Saya/Sheath: Not included

Note:

  • For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Gyuto, please refer to our care guide.
  • Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
  • Similarly, minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in these artisanal knives.
Pricing & Taxes

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Shipping & Returns

• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL
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• Online tracking included
• 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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