Hatsukokoro x Nakagawa aogami#1 yanagiba 300mm

Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 300mm yanagiba has an Aogami #1 core. Its long blade is built for single-draw cuts. At 300mm, the length allows a single pass through most cuts rather than multiple strokes, a length favored by professionals though usable by home cooks with the space for it. This carbon steel knife develops a patina over time and needs regular drying to prevent rust. Hand-forged in Sakai, Japan by Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpened and finished by Morihiro Hamono 290mm (11.4") cutting edge, 36.2mm heel height Aogami #1 carbon steel (~64 HRC) Octagonal mono ebony handle For right-handed users Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Blacksmith: Satoshi Nakagawa Sharpener: Morihiro Hamono Location: Sakai, Japan Knife Type: yanagiba Core Steel: Aogami #1 HRC: ~64 Steel Type: carbon Blade & Handle Specs Overall Length: 450mm Blade Length - heel to tip: 290mm (11.4") Blade Height at Heel: 36.2mm Spine Thickness: At the handle: 4.1mm At the heel: 3.9mm Midway: 3.1mm 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 248g Edge/Bevel: Handle: octagonal mono ebony Hand Orientation: right-handed 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'd like to see the exact knife you'll receive, email us at info@zahocho.com. The blade has a protective lacquer coating. Remove it with acetone before first use. 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.