Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji SKD gyuto 240mm

Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane Hamono for the Hatsukokoro brand, this 240mm gyuto is a Japanese chef's knife with an SKD core and stainless cladding. The nashiji finish gives the blade a soft, textured appearance. SKD is a semi-stainless steel that sharpens easily and develops a patina at the edge over time, though slower than typical carbon steel. At 240mm, the size most cooks settle on once they have the board space for it. Hand-forged in Sanjo, Japan by Yoshikane Hamono (Hatsukokoro) 241mm (9.49") actual cutting edge, 49.5mm heel height SKD (~64 HRC) with stainless cladding Nashiji finish Octagonal ebony handle For left- and right-handed users The go-to Japanese chef's knife size for most cooks, versatile and ready for a full range of kitchen tasks Details Brand: Hatsukokoro Blacksmith: Yoshikane Hamono | Kazuomi Yamamoto Producing Area: Sanjo, Japan Knife type: gyuto Finish: nashiji Cladding: stainless clad Core steel: SKD (SKD12) Steel type: semi-stainless HRC: 64 Blade & Handle Specs Overall length: 398mm Blade length - heel to tip: 241mm (9.49") Blade height at heel: 49.5mm Spine thickness: at handle: 4.4mm at heel: 3.9mm middle: 2.1mm 1cm from the tip: 0.9mm Weight: 212g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony handle 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 surface finish and measurements are normal in hand-forged Japanese knives. Handle is fitted by the maker and shipped as-is. We don't offer handle swaps.