Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Yoshikane Hamono
Origin: Sanjo, Japan
Shape: Gyuto (Chef's Knife)
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Shirogami (White #2) Carbon Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji ("Pear Skin")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Hatsukokoro")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch
Blade Length: 9.4" (240mm)
Edge Length: 9.6" (245mm)
Blade Height: 50mm
Handle Length: 5.3" (135mm)
Overall Length: 14.1" (395mm)
Spine Thickness: 4mm at Heel
Weight: 7.3 oz. (209g)
Item number: YH-S2N-G240-SB