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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm

£144.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Nakiri

Blade Material

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

Handle Material

Octagon Bubinga

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

315mm

Spine Thickness

3mm/2.2mm

Blade Height

53mm

Weight

193g

HRC

62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Nakiri knife, revered in Japanese culinary traditions, is engineered for exceptional vegetable cutting. Featuring a distinct, straight-edged, and rectangular blade, it excels in creating uniform, precise cuts and aesthetic presentation. Its technical design ensures efficiency and precision, making it a valuable tool for both professional chefs and home cooks.

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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karl anson
Handy knife

The most used knife in my kitchen, I love it.
The balance and weight is perfect.
It's pretty much always in my hand!

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Jack Weatherley
Outstanding knife

Beautifully finished, well balanced blade. Great service and fast shipping. I'll be back

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Ronald Spencer
Razor edge

Great knife, slices though vegetables with ease and retains its razor sharp edge

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Oliver Lehmann

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm