Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane SKD Nashiji K-tip Gyuto 240mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane SKD Nashiji K tip Gyuto 240mm is a double bevel chef knife featuring SKD semi stainless steel and an ebony handle, best fit for users seeking precise tip led cutting with Sanjo grind geometry. Made by Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, this knife pairs the general purpose body of a gyuto with a kiritsuke style clipped tip and flatter edge profile optimised for push cutting and long slicing strokes. The sharply defined point suits

The knife is mirror polished on the hira (where the kanji is engraved)

requiring appropriate cutting technique to avoid lateral stress on the fine edge

1mm at both the heel and middle before tapering to 1

5% carbon and 12% chromium

The combination of traditional forging aesthetics and functional geometry suits users who value both visual craftsmanship and specific cutting mechanics in a dedicated vegetable tool

Another innovative offering from Hatsukokoro's well established Hayabusa series: the Hayabusa rainbow damascus series

Weighing 159g with a 41mm heel height

The included nargura doesn’t help either as it contribute to a lot of weight with virtually no use at all (most of us use diamond plates or natural naguras anyway)

Measurement: 250 x 34mm

Crafted by Shigeki Tanaka in Miki

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The refined Damascus pattern and thin geometry behind the edge reflect Kato’s third-generation forging techniques and masterful heat treatment of high-carbon steels