Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 8.25" Gyuto, Ebony with Ferrule
Specs
Item number: HS-ASD-G210-EWB
- LWLuke W.Verified BuyerReviewingHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 9.4" Gyuto, Stabilized BirchI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? IntermediateBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product DailyRated 5 out of 5 stars5 days agoGreat Cutter
Sanjo school forged in Fukushima. Thick spines tapering nicely towards the tip. Midweight yet thin behind the edge. I've tried eight Sanjo gyutos. Shinkiro cuts the best.
Flat Yoshikane profile but can still rock. Spine intentionally left rustic. Helps me scrape ingredients off the board. Some owners smooth with sandpaper.
Damascus is beautiful. Made a nice blue-red patina after prepping for sausage stir fry (photo). Will turn more gold-brown over time.
Note: The light reddish-brown areas on the Kurouchi (photo) is not rust. It's a quality of the iron that was sourced. I've seen tis on many Shinkiro gyutos including my 210.
CACutlery and More3 days agoWe love that you're appreciating all the details—from the spine tapering to that rustic Kurouchi finish that doubles as a scraper. Thanks for sharing those photos and the insight about the patina developing, it's really cool to see how the Damascus is aging with use. Great review and thanks for your business!
- MSMichael S.Verified BuyerReviewingHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 8.25" Gyuto, Ebony with FerruleI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? IntermediateBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product WeeklyRated 5 out of 5 stars3 months agoNew Favorite Workhorse
Shortly after receiving my Shinkiro bunka, I decided to pull the trigger on a full-size gyuto—and I couldn’t be happier. Fit and finish are exactly what I’ve come to expect from the Shinkiro line. It arrived incredibly sharp out of the box, and to my surprise, mine has a very noticeable dimple pattern.
I’m also really enjoying the extra weight and length on this version—it gives it a more substantial, workhorse feel without being unwieldy. Couldn’t be happier with this purchase!
- PDPhillip D.Verified BuyerReviewingHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 8.25" Gyuto, Stabilized BirchI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? AdvancedBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For 4 – 12 MonthsUses Product MonthlyRated 5 out of 5 stars4 months agoGreat knife
I found the quality of the cutting experience with this knife to be on par with my Yoshikane knives.
- JPJoon P.Verified BuyerReviewingHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 9.4" Gyuto, Stabilized BirchI recommend this productWhat is your cooking skill level? ProfessionalBought For MyselfHas Owned Product For Under 1 MonthUses Product DailyRated 5 out of 5 stars9 months agoAbsolute grail gyuto
This became one of my favorite knives so quickly
- MJMJ J.Verified BuyerReviewingHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus 8.25" Gyuto, Stabilized BirchI recommend this productRated 5 out of 5 stars1 year agoGreat gift!
Such a beautiful and well made knife. Got it as a present for my husband. I wish I’d read all the info about carbon steel before using it though because I cut some onions with it and it left some “tarnished look” on there rather than the blue patina. Use for meats, not on anything acidic! Gorgeous knife nonetheless!