Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji SKD gyuto 240mm

• 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 who want to add another high-performance gyuto to their collection
• Ambidextrous design, suitable for both right- and left-handed users

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.

❖ Yoshikane hamono, a renowned Japanese knife-making company in Sanjo City, Niigata, was founded in 1919. With over a century of history, it is now led by the fourth-generation master craftsman, Kazuomi Yamamoto. This family-operated business has consistently maintained its traditional hand-forging and grinding techniques. They are known for their excellent heat treatment, consistent grinds, and a great fit and finish. Like other Sanjo-made knives, they are thick coming out of the handle but tapers nicely along the spine making them really comfortable to hold while giving you that top-tier cutting performance.

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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

Overall length: 398mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 241mm / 9.49"
Blade height at heel: 49.5mm
Spine thickness at handle: 4.4mm
Spine thickness at heel: 3.9mm
Spine thickness at middle: 2.1mm
Spine thickness 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:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikane nashiji SKD gyuto knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please note that there may be slight variations in the measurements of handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.

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