{"title":"Line Collection For Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-bunka-170mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Bunka 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with artistic nashiji damascus cladding. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 170mm Bunka features an Aogami #2 core with soft iron san-mai construction and a distinctive reverse tanto tip that aids precision tasks like julienning alongside standard slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 carbon steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve edge retention and toughness while remaining responsive to sharpening. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive blade requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation. The octagonal stabilised birch burl handle provides a traditional WA profile with unique grain patterns, pairing with the 167g blade weight and 4.6mm spine thickness at the heel to create a substantial feel during extended prep work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188033675485,"sku":"NIGA_RYUSB2_BU170","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxNigaraBlue2DamascusBunka180mm20240515-095747111.jpg?v=1715764767"},{"product_id":"nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking Aogami #2 carbon steel in a san-mai soft iron damascus construction. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 240mm profile features a nashiji finish resembling flowing water and pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle. The blade measures 228mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height, weighs 242g, and has spine thicknesses of 4.3mm at the heel, 2.5mm at mid, and 0.7mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel contains 1.1% carbon and achieves 61-63 HRC, offering edge retention through hard carbide molecules while maintaining resistance to chipping. This reactive carbon core requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation, as the soft iron damascus cladding is not stainless. The steel is relatively hard to sharpen yet suits users familiar with high-carbon cutlery maintenance. Designed for general purpose tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat, this gyuto combines inherited Tsugaru forging traditions with modern metalworking technology under master smith Go Yoshizawa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188404642013,"sku":"NIGA_RYUSB2_GY240","price":549.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxNigaraBlue2DamascusGyuto240mm20240515-095807656.jpg?v=1715769767"},{"product_id":"nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-santoku-170mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Santoku 170mm","description":"","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45188554195165,"sku":"NIGA_RYUSB2_ST170","price":419.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroxNigaraBlue2DamascusSantoku180mm20240515-095829794.jpg?v=1715772780"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-nashiji-k-tip-gyuto-240mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji  K-tip Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting with reactive carbon steel. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this knife features an Aogami #2 core clad in soft iron damascus with a nashiji finish resembling flowing water. The K-tip profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for scoring, detailing, push-cutting, and long slicing strokes while retaining general-purpose utility.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel measures 61-63 HRC and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. This reactive carbon steel construction requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation, and the san-mai soft iron damascus cladding is noted as relatively hard to sharpen. The octagonal stabilised birch burl handle provides intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through meticulous stabilisation. Measuring 240mm in total length with a 220mm edge, the knife has a 50mm heel height, spine thickness of 4.5mm at the heel tapering to 0.4mm at the tip, and weighs 260g.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45514535895261,"sku":"HSK-RS-B2DMNA-KGY240-BR","price":579.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Ryusui_Blue_2_Damascus_Nashiji_K-tip_Gyuto_240mm-20240719-01.jpg?v=1721473018"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-nashiji-gyuto-210mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking an Aogami #2 carbon steel blade with artistic nashiji damascus cladding. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 210mm gyuto features san-mai construction with a soft iron damascus clad over a Blue 2 core, measuring 4.0mm at the heel and tapering to 0.7mm at the tip with a 49mm heel height.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains tungsten and chromium additions that improve toughness and edge retention while maintaining sharpening accessibility. This reactive carbon steel requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent oxidation, as the blade lacks stainless cladding. The nashiji finish resembles flowing water across the damascus layers, distinguishing this knife visually within the Hatsukokoro Ryusui line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAn octagonal WA handle made from stabilised birch burl provides intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through resin impregnation. Weighing 197g with a 197mm edge length, this gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. The combination of inherited Tsugaru forging traditions and modern metalworking techniques defines Nigara's approach to high-end hand-forged damascus cutlery.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45514539663581,"sku":"HSK-RS-B2DMNA-GY210-BR","price":499.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Ryusui_Blue_2_Damascus_Nashiji_Gyuto_210mm-20240719-01.jpg?v=1721473047"},{"product_id":"nigara-x-hatsukokoro-ryusui-blue-2-damascus-nashiji-k-tip-gyuto-210mm","title":"Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji  K-tip Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara x Hatsukokoro Ryusui Blue 2 Damascus Nashiji K-tip Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife featuring Aogami #2 carbon steel core and soft iron damascus cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting with reactive steel performance. Crafted by Nigara in Aomori under master smith Go Yoshizawa, this knife carries the Hatsukokoro Ryusui line's distinctive nashiji damascus finish resembling flowing water.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis K-tip gyuto profile pairs a standard gyuto body with an angled kiritsuke-style tip and flatter edge, optimising push-cutting and long slicing strokes while the sharply defined point excels at scoring and detailing work. The Blue 2 steel core measures 61-63 HRC hardness and contains chromium and tungsten additions that improve toughness and edge retention over white steel variants. As a san-mai construction with reactive soft iron damascus cladding rather than stainless, the blade requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation. The 210mm blade has a 191mm edge length, 49mm heel height, and spine thickness measuring 2.7mm at the heel tapering to 0.8mm at the tip, with total weight of 191g. 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