Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate HandleWe all LOVE Shigeki Tanakas knife, light, nimble, not a laser but glides through potatoes effortlessly, with minimal stiction. Problem is, we can never get enough of them. One of the most difficult products to get is the Kurouchi line, the lead time was significant. So a few years ago, I started searching for the perfect replacement: cuts well, rustic looking, and most importantly, same unbeatable price. Fast forward to 2022, we finally received

Experience the Japanese ambiance passed on from days of old with the easy-to-use Yukihira pot

240 mm Weight 186 g Total Length 415 mm Tip to Heel Length 243 mm Blade Height at Heel 48 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

Overa all length:40

With the inheritance of long standing traditional techniques

Also comes with a surface conditioning stone (Nagura)

Produced by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo

The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge

this gyuto resists corrosion and suits users seeking high-performance cutlery with artistic fit and finish from Hyogo-based maker Hatsukokoro

which is harder than the normal White 2

2 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

This san-mai stainless clad construction uses Takefu Special Steel COSP

The stainless clad construction aids maintenance around the reactive carbon core