Hatsukokoro Itadaki Coreless Damascus Santoku 180mm (7″) by Nigara Hamono

Specs

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Nigara Hamono
Origin: Hirosaki, Japan
Shape: Santoku

Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Coreless Damascus
Steel Type: Aogami 2 + Shirogami 2 Carbon Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Finish: Kurouchi Tsuchime (“Hammered Blacksmith’s Finish”)
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)

Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Stabilized Birch with White G10 Spacer

Blade Length: 7″ (180mm)
Edge Length: 6.7″ (170mm)
Blade Height: 2″ (50mm)
Handle Length: 5″ (127mm)
Overall Length: 12.2″ (310mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.9mm at Heel
Weight: 5.5 oz. (186g)

Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.

Item number: HI-CKT-S180-SB