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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP40 Gyuto 210mm

$241.00 USD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

HAP40 Semi-Stainless Core w/ Stainless Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Ebony

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

216mm

Overall Length

360mm

Spine Thickness

1.8mm/1.8mm

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

152g

HRC

64-65

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type

HAP40 is an extremely hard (often HRC65) powder semi-stainless steel by Hitachi Metals in Japan. It holds an edge for an extremely long time and will develop a patina with use. It has enough chromium content to ward off rust spots if left wet for short periods, but best to be kept dry after use. It can be tricky to sharpen without a coarse stone of around 500 grit to get the burr moving.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture. 

Introducing

Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hatsukokoro partners closely with a wide network of skilled Japanese blacksmiths (Think Yoshikane, Myojin, Yauji and many more) and manufacturers to create an expansive range of kitchen knives. Their approach is rooted in collaboration, drawing on the strengths of various makers across Japan to develop collections that span from accessible entry-level pieces to exceptional high-performance tools.

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