Yoshihide Masuda kurozome damascus aogami#1 gyuto 210mm

Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda, this 210mm gyuto is an all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife with an Aogami #1 core and hand-laminated iron clad damascus. The kurozome finish deepens the contrast of the damascus, giving the blade a tactile, three-dimensional quality. Hefty and solid in hand. For cooks who prefer a workhorse type. Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshihide Masuda 226mm (8.9") actual cutting edge, 52mm heel height Aogami #1 (~64 HRC) with iron clad damascus Kurozome finish Octagonal mono ebony handle For left- and right-handed users Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Blacksmith: Yoshihide Masuda Producing area: Sanjo, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: kurozome damascus Core steel: Aogami #1 HRC: ~64 Steel type: carbon Cladding: iron clad damascus Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 380mm Blade length (heel to tip): 226mm (8.9") Blade height at heel: 52mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 4.3mm at the heel: 3.9mm midway: 2.7mm 1cm from the tip: 0.6mm Weight: 263g Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/sheath: none Notes: Each knife is hand-forged, so no two are exactly alike. The photo shows a randomly selected piece from our stock. If you want to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. Minor variations in finish, surface marks, and measurements are normal in handcrafted Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.