This Kiritsuke gyuto knife is meticulously crafted by the renowned young Japanese bladesmith Satoshi Nakagawa, under the brand name Hatsukokoro (初心).
Construction: Three-layer structure with Aogami Super Blue Steel No. 1, hardness around 63HRC, providing an excellent cutting experience and edge retention. The blade is finely polished with high overall finishing, smooth back and heel, ensuring a comfortable grip.
Features a double bevel edge, suitable for both left and right-handed users.
Blade Length: 225mm (actual 209mm) Blade Width: 48mm Thickness: Gradually thinning from 3.8mm to 0.6mm Weight: 219g Handle: Ebony handle with a black buffalo horn hoop
Notes:
The blade is relatively thin and not suitable for cutting frozen meat or bones. Carbon steel knives are prone to rust when exposed to moisture. After use, ensure to dry promptly. For long-term storage, apply a specialized Japanese blade rust prevention oil, wipe dry after oiling for maintenance and shine. Due to long shipping distances, we meticulously inspect before dispatch. If you have any concerns upon receipt, please communicate with us promptly. Slight size discrepancies due to batch variations, forging, and manual measurements are considered normal.
