Hatsukokoro Yoake Blue #1 Kurouchi Gyuto 240mm

The Hatsukokoro Yoake series is hand forged from Blue #1 high carbon steel laminated in iron cladding. The bevels are flattened and polished, minimizing low spots for easy future thinning. These blades have a medium/heavy weight feel to them with great distal taper. The blade is kurouchi finished with a rounded spine and choil. These come fitted with an octagonal walnut and buffalo horn ferrule.

Edge length: 246mm
Height at heel: 55.8mm
Spine thickness above heel: 5.3mm
Weight: 268g

**Please note that the knife pictured is not always the one you will receive. Due to the handmade nature of these knives, these dimensions may vary slightly. The color and pattern of the knife, handle and ferrule may vary from knife to knife. Please contact us if you have a particular request.