The Hinokuni Shirogami #1 Kurouchi Gyuto 21 cm represents classic Japanese carbon steel forging. Designed for professional and serious home cooks, it offers strong performance and precise control.
Built around a White Paper Steel #1 core, the blade achieves high sharpness and efficient cutting. With a hardness of approximately 62 +/-1 HRC, it balances edge stability and ease of sharpening. Iron cladding and the preserved Kurouchi surface emphasize its forged character and traditional construction.
A cherry wood handle ensures comfortable grip and balanced handling. This knife is intended for users who appreciate reactive carbon steel and authentic Japanese forging techniques.
Specifications:
• Brand: Hinokuni
• Origin: Japan
• Knife type: Gyuto
• Blade length: 21.2 cm
• Overall length: 35.0 cm
• Blade height at heel: 4.4 cm
• Blade height mid: 4.3 cm
• Spine thickness at heel: 4.0 mm
• Spine thickness mid: 2.6 mm
• Handle length: 12.6 cm
• Handle: cherry wood, synthetic ferrule
• Steel: Shirogami #1 core, iron cladding
• Blade finish: Kurouchi
• Hardness: 62 +/-1 HRC
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 190 g
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