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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

$187.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Bubinga

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

210mm

Overall Length

385mm

Spine Thickness

3mm/2mm

Blade Height

48mm

Weight

172g

HRC

62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Gyuto knife, a cornerstone of Japanese culinary tradition, is a versatile, all-purpose chef's knife. Its name, translating to "beef sword," reflects its proficiency in slicing meat and in more modern times vegetables. However, its slightly curved blade excels in chopping, dicing, and mincing, making it indispensable in any kitchen

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use. 

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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Customer Reviews

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Caedmon Johnson
Hatsukokoro Kumokage blue 2 gyuto.

Just bought this as my first Japanese made knife, I must say I’m very happy with it. It’s got a nice fine profile, looks good in a rustic, utilitarian way and so far has performed admirably. I’m used to the way carbon steels behave and I’m loving the bite of the keen edge on this, the tendency to tarnish doesn’t bother me at all. Nice Damascus cladding adds a little interest and refinement too, I’d say it’s good value for the price and I’d definitely recommend it.

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Vittorio Franco
Excellent knife

Knife came on time and it’s perfect , even over my expectations, very sharp and finishing are spot on!

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Yeshi Zangpo

Quiet nice
I’ve been enjoying the sharpness of the knife for quiet a while,
Would definitely be getting more of these soon

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Caitlyn Profenna

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

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Daryl John Romero De Guzman

Great knife for the price! Sharpest knife i ever held! Sharpening in1000 grit for few strokes retains its sharpness! Just wanna know how to bring back dark patina or coat on the blade after few scratches.