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.
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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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 View Care Guide
