Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 single bevel gyuto 210mm 070826 Yoshimi Kato began his apprenticeship

Yoshimi Kato began his apprenticeship in knife forging in July 2012 and became president when the company was renamed to Kato Uchihamono in April 2018

Fitted with an octagonal burnt chestnut handle that retains grip well even when wet

Weight: 221g

A compact Japanese multipurpose knife for everyday prep on smaller boards and tighter workspaces

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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi kurouchi aogami#2 single bevel gyuto 210mm 070826 Yoshimi Kato began his apprenticeshipHand forged by Toru Tamura of Tetsujin Hamono and sharpened by Myojin Riki Seisakusho in Tosa, Japan for Hatsukokoro, this 210mm Shirasagi gyuto has an Aogami #2 core at ~63 HRC with iron cladding and a kurouchi finish. Single bevel gyutos are uncommon this format combines the versatility of a gyuto profile with traditional single bevel geometry, offering a distinctly different cutting feel than a double bevel. Aogami #2 takes a keen edge and sharpens