Hatsukokoro Yorokobi by Nigara - SLD Yushoku Copper Damascus Kurouchi Kurozome 210mm Gyuto
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The Hatsukokoro Yorokobi knife series is a breathtaking masterpiece that combines utility and beauty, crafted for both professional chefs and knife collectors. The copper-layered Damascus finish adds a touch of elegance to the knife.
SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel developed by Hitachi Metals and holds an edge as long as carbon steel but is easier to maintain. While it isn't completely stainless, it requires proper cleaning and drying.
The thin kiriha bevels create small secondary bevels that experience minimum pressure at the cutting edge. The slightly concave kiriha bevels create a razor-like knife and help maintain small secondary bevels over a series of sharpenings.
- Edge retention: Poor/Average/Good/Great/Excellent
- Corrosion Maintenance: Low/Average/High
Specifications
| Blade Length: | 200mm |
| Overall Length: | 345mm |
| Blade Height: | 49mm at heel |
| Spine Thickness: | 3.0mm at heel |
| Weight: | 195g |
| Steel Category: | Semi-stainless Steel |
| Steel Type: | SLD steel |
| Hardness: | 60-62HRC |
| Construction: | Sanmai (Three layers) |
| Outer layers: Copper Damascus | |
| Finish: | Kurouchi (black forge scale) & Kurozome (black dyeing/etching) |
| Handle Type: | Japanese Wa handle |
| Octagonal, Birch Burl | |
| Made in: | Japan |
| Other note: |
Sharpening
- Touch up and sharpen regularly to remove micro cracks that develop from normal use and corrosion. This will minimise the chance of chipping. We recommend sharpening on whetstones.
- Using fixed cross-blade type pull-through sharpeners is strongly not recommended. They can chip knives instantly only with a little twisting motion.
Care and Use
Use
- Do not attempt twisting or torqueing while cutting.
- Do not cut bones, frozen foods or any other hard objects. Use an appropriate knife like thick blades.
- Using a timber or synthetic rubber cutting board is recommended. Plastic should be fine, but glass, ceramic, or bamboo boards should be avoided.
Cleaning
- Dry well after washing. You may use hot water to assist.
- No dishwasher use.
Storing
- Apply a thin coat of camellia oil, particularly when storing a carbon steel knife for a long period.
- Storing in a cover or sheath that has been contaminated with rust is not recommended.
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Hatsukokoro is a distinguished brand known for its handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. Collaborating with top artisans, including blacksmiths, sharpeners, and makers. Hatsukokoro ensures each knife is meticulously crafted for quality and performance. By combining traditional hand-forging techniques with modern methods, Hatsukokoro delivers knives that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
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