Hatsukokoro Blue 1 Kasumi Gyuto 210mm

Hatsukokoro Blue 1 Kasumi Gyuto 210mmDiscover the exceptional craftsmanship of the Hatsukokoro Blue 1 Kasumi Gyuto 210mm, a premier Japanese kitchen knife designed for the discerning enthusiast and professional chef. This traditional Sakai profile Gyuto, or chef's knife, features a high performance Blue 1 (Aogami #1) carbon steel core, renowned for its superior edge retention and ease of sharpening. Hand forged with reactive iron cladding and finished with a distinctive sandblasted

Discover the exceptional craftsmanship of the Hatsukokoro Blue 1 Kasumi Gyuto 210mm, a premier Japanese kitchen knife designed for the discerning enthusiast and professional chef. This traditional Sakai-profile Gyuto, or chef's knife, features a high-performance Blue 1 (Aogami #1) carbon steel core, renowned for its superior edge retention and ease of sharpening. Hand-forged with reactive iron cladding and finished with a distinctive sandblasted Kasumi polish, this Japanese kitchen knife offers a unique collaboration between a Sakai blacksmith and a Tosa sharpener, resulting in a workhorse grind that excels in food release and smooth cutting performance. With an edge length of 210mm, a heel height of 53mm, and a balanced octagonal WA handle, it provides excellent control and precision. While this reactive Japanese kitchen knife requires dedicated maintenance to prevent rust, it rewards users with the ability to develop a beautiful patina and offers a fantastic foundation for those who enjoy customizing their blade's geometry. Experience the perfect blend of traditional Sakai design and Tosa-inspired convex grinding in this outstanding Japanese kitchen knife.