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Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple

£320.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

SG2 core, Black Nickle Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagonal Dyed Maple with White Spacer

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

213mm

Overall Length

355mm

Spine Thickness

1.9mm/1.6mm

Blade Height

45mm

Weight

141g

HRC

61-62

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 SG2, also known as R2 steel, is a high-end, powdered metallurgy stainless steel and one of the finest knife-making steels available in Japan. It is a favourite of many for its exceptional hardness and edge retention. Its fine, uniform grain structure enables razor-sharp edges, all the while holding an edge for much longer than Carbon steel knives, without needing to be concerned about rust appearing.

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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Customer Reviews

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Nick Biggs
A truly gorgeous knife. But …

I really wanted the HAP40 210mm gyuto but it’s not in stock for months - so I let myself be seduced into buying this lovely knife for rather a lot more. And it is beautiful, with an ingenious Damascus finish that lets the SG2 steel shine through the black nickel coat with a gleaming mirror finish. It’s light in weight with a slightly thinner blade than some gyutos (perfect for me) and well-balanced - plus it’s mighty sharp, as you’d expect from SG2.

My only small complaint is that the Damascus finish has a slightly rough matt feel to it so the bulk of the blade tends to ‘drag’ through some foodstuffs. It’s just not as satisfying to cut with as a bare steel blade. This is my opinion only - and there’s no way I’m sending it back even though it cost me well over £250. It’s an exquisitely-made knife of real beauty that I find myself looking at repeatedly - but using only occasionally!