Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm

Made for Hatsukokoro by Takahiro Nihei, these blades are an exceptional line boasting a thick spine and smooth distal taper and a screaming sharp edge all as you would expect from such a skilled blacksmith.

A mixed finish of kurouchi cladding running down to a subtle damascus line and finally polished core steel combine to make a great looking knife in a traditional style. We've chosen to pair these with an ebony and white buffalo wa handle.

You'll notice in hand that this is a pretty thick range of knives, especially just above the heel where you'd hold it in a pinch grip. This provides a lot of stability and puts the balance point a little ahead of the heel. 

Aogami Super is a very popular and durable steel and used widely throughout the Japanese knife world so it's one that's easy to sharpen and retains an edge well so this is definitely a knife that's going to last when cared for.

The core steel is reactive so will develop a patina as it reacts with the acids and moisture in your foods. Other than that, our normal care instructions always apply and for day to day care. 

For longer term care and upkeep we recommend our carbon steel care kit which has everything you need to keep your carbon knives in tip top condition.