Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono

with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono in Sakai

such as this Hatsukokoro Aosagi Kurouchi Aogami #2 Gyuto

JapanCore steel: shirogami#2 / white#2 Steel type: carbon steelCladding: iron clad | kurouchi finishOverall length: 370mmBlade length (heel to tip): 216mmBlade height at the heel: 50

Handle: Octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule (see note d below)

The damascus pattern on the blade is etched to enhance the contrast of the layered steel

Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro with sharpening by Morihiro HamonoThe Hatsukokoro Kumokage is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife. Made by Muneishi Hamono in Tosa, Japan, it features a core of Aogami #2 steel from Hitachi, known for its exceptional balance of sharpness and resilience. The blade is clad in iron, making it reactive and prone to rusting if not properly cared for. However, the etching process reduces overall reactivity, and once patina stablizes, the knife will become even less susceptible to rust. A