Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 5 reviews

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

Name: Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: H-KB2-G210-BUB
Price: 168.0 GBP
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Rating: 4.8 (5 reviews)

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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

£168.00

★★★★★ ★★★★★ 4.8 (5)

Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel

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

Hardness

62 HRC

54 Soft 67 Hard

Maintenance

Attentive

4 / 5

How to care for this steel

Style

Gyuto

Blade Material

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

Handle Material

Octagon Mono Bubinga

Bevel

Double Bevel

Edge Length

210mm

Overall Length

385mm

Spine Thickness Heel/Mid

3mm/2mm

Blade Height @ Heel

48mm

Weight

172g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type Read

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 Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Amagasaki·Brand

Hatsukokoro

Amagasaki, Hyogo

Operating out of Amagasaki since 2019.

Coordinates

34.7°N · 135.4°E

Signature

Wide-range OEM brand, value performance

Steels

GinsanSKD-11

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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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.

Excellent knife

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

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

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm

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.