Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro The damascus pattern on the

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

such as this Hatsukokoro Aosagi Kurouchi Aogami #2 Gyuto

a popular choice among collectors and culinary professionals alike

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

with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono in Sakai

Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro The damascus pattern on theThe 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