Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm 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

770mm x 230mm

690mm x 350mm

He is also responsible for many knives produced under other brands such as Kotetsu

K&S Hardwood Sakimaru Takobiki saya that fits most traditional profile knives

Takefu VG10 stainless steel core achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance alongside edge retention

The blade measures 212mm from tip to heel with a 46

The Chosera (Cho: Super

such as the kurouchi finish and tsuchime (hammered) patterns

Carefully designed features include:

Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1

achieving a hardness between 54 and 60 HRC

The combination of advanced metalworking technology and inherited forging skills results in a collectable tool designed for deliberate precision work