Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 240mm Black Chacate Handle

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 240mm 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

Handle design is western handle with black pekka wood and two stainless pin

This model features a spine measuring 2

we finally chose the handle type

Hammered texture is not only design

that works almost like a hybrid between a bunka and a small cleaver

When finished cooking

Aogami Super steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness through high carbon and tungsten content with added vanadium for toughness and chromium for rust resistance within this carbon steel composition

The blade features san-mai stainless damascus clad construction with a migaki surface finish and measures 219mm in edge length

and professional chefs requiring a stainless steel blade for fish butchery

a devoted and younger bladesmith based in Nagasaki Prefecture

therefore improving the edge retention

Aogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and contains tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness