Posted on 2026-10-12
Product description
Steel: Aogami Super, soft iron damascus
Handle: Wenge with buffalo horn ferrule
Edge Length: 248mm
Blade Height: 48.5mm
Weight: 220g
Hand-forged Japanese chef's knife crafted by blacksmith Takahiro Nihei. It features an Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel core at 64 HRC, soft iron Damascus cladding, a rustic kurouchi finish, and an octagonal wenge handle with buffalo horn ferrule. At 220g it gives you a bit of heft on the board. The length and weight give you a lot of versatility in your prep. Truly gorgeous knife with smooth kurouchi and unique Damascus. Sharp out of the box and never sharpened or stropped.
Condition
- Unused (new item)
In original packaging?
- Yes
Country of manufacture
- Japan
Brand/Blacksmith
- Hatsukokoro
Blade shape
- Chef's knife (Gyuto)
Blade length (mm)
248Product weight (g)
220Steel category
- Carbon steel
Steel type
- Aogami Super
Steel hardness (HRC)
- 63
Handle material
- Natural (wood)
Seller's return policy
- International & Domestic returns (5-day Return Policy)