Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Gyuto
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Coreless Damascus
Steel Type: Aogami #2 + Shirogami #2 Carbon Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime ("Hammered Blacksmith's Finish")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch with White G10 Spacer
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 8.6" (220mm)
Blade Height: 1.7" (43mm)
Handle Length: 5.3" (135mm)
Overall Length: 14.7" (375mm)
Spine Thickness: 5mm at Heel
Weight: 8.5 oz. (241g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.
Item number: HI-CKT-K240-SB
