Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 240mm Birch HandleThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a stainless clad chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a workhorse grind with artistic detailing. Made by Nigara in Aomori, this double bevel gyuto features an SLD steel core at 62 64 HRC within a san mai stainless damascus clad construction finished in kurouchi. The blade measures 230mm along the edge with a 50mm heel height and spine

Thickness at spine:1

VG10 stainless steel contains 15% chromium and 1% molybdenum for stain resistance and durability

The story behind K&S Handles

7 mm  Width of Spine at Middle of Blade

Materai: Burl

He is known for able to forge a varity types of steel

1 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

6 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 3

Budget friendly stone

featuring a tapered rear end and wider midsection for grip security

240 mm Weight 186 g Total Length 415 mm Tip to Heel Length 243 mm Blade Height at Heel 48 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

210 mm 240 mm Weight 154 g 162 g Total Length 357 mm 389 mm Tip to Heel Length 213 mm 244 mm Blade Height at Heel 45