Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 180mm Birch Handle

Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 180mm Birch HandleThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi SLD Copper Tsuchime Damascus Bunka 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife featuring Hitachi SLD steel and a stabilized birch burl handle, best fit for users seeking an artistic stainless clad blade with precise tip control. This 180mm Bunka profile combines a straighter edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks while enabling detailed work through its angled point.

slender yanagiba profile facilitates precise slicing cuts for raw fish and seafood with minimal cellular damage

the core requires prompt wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion despite the protective stainless cladding

This stainless composition simplifies care for professional environments where reactive steels are impractical

though the steel is relatively hard to sharpen and requires careful technique to avoid chipping

these handles are the "better" ones from Japan

6mm at the heel and mid-section

This Nakagawa Blue 1 Wide Bevel Kasumi K-tip Gyuto measures 240mm and best fits professional chefs or enthusiasts seeking a double-bevel knife with precise tip control

Poney Flower)

this 240mm profile measures 228mm in edge length with a 51mm heel height and weighs 235g

providing a tapered rear end and wider midsection for secure grip and control

Handle Design: Teak Octagonal

providing a slim geometry suited for intricate tasks such as deveining shrimp or cutting garnishes