Hatsukokoro Shinkiro kurouchi damascus AS gyuto 210mm

Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 210mm gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife with an Aogami Super core and iron clad damascus. The kurouchi finish gives the blade a rustic appearance. Hefty and solid in hand. At 210mm, a practical size for most kitchens -- long enough for everyday tasks, compact enough for tighter workspaces. Hand-forged in Fukushima, Japan by Takahiro Nihei (Hatsukokoro Shinkiro) 215mm (8.4") actual cutting edge, 49.3mm heel height Aogami Super (~64 HRC) with iron clad damascus Kurouchi finish Octagonal mono ebony handle For left- and right-handed users Takahiro Nihei is a blacksmith based in Iitate, Fukushima, and the fourth generation of Yasuragi Kobo. He trained under Kazuomi Yamamoto at Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo from 2011 and opened his own workshop in 2019. He handles all work himself from forging to final sharpening. Nihei-san is currently working toward his swordsmith certification alongside his knife work. Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Series: Shinkiro Blacksmith: Takahiro Nihei Origin: Fukushima, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: kurouchi Core steel: Aogami Super (AS) Steel type: carbon Cladding: iron clad damascus Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 360mm Blade length - heel to tip: 215mm (8.4") Blade height at heel: 49.3mm Spine thickness: At handle: 4.6mm At heel: 4.2mm Midway: 2.5mm 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 214g Edge/bevel: 50:50 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.