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Hatsukokoro  |  SKU: HTNG-VGXDM-GY240

Hatsukokoro x Nigara VG XEOS Kurozome Damascus Gyuto 240mm w/ Saya

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    2 Bishop St Unit 2 St Peters NSW 2044
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    107 West St, Crows Nest NSW 2065
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Detailed Specifications
Line Hatsukokoro by Nigara VG Xeos Full Polish
Profile Gyuto / Chefs Knife
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 196 g        6.91 oz
Edge Length 229 mm   .9.02 inch
Heel Height 49 mm     .1.93 inch
Width @ Spine 2.7 mm     0.11 inch
Width @ Mid 2.4 mm     0.09 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.1 mm     0.04 inch
Steel VG XEOS | Stainless
Blade Construction Sanmai - Stainless Damascus Clad
Hardness (HRC) 62 - 63
Surface Finish Etched
Handle
Region Aomori
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    Hatsukokoro x Nigara VG XEOS Kurozome Damascus Gyuto

    The latest collaboration between Hatsukokoro and Nigara brings back the spirit of one of their most memorable early releases. For those who remember the first-generation Anmon series, this knife carries a familiar sense of depth, movement, and atmosphere — a true return to that expressive Nigara texture.

    The blade features a flowing Suminagashi Damascus pattern, moving across the surface like ink on paper. This is paired with Nigara’s signature Kurozome finish, adding a darker tone and greater visual depth to the blade face.

    Under the light, the surface reveals subtle silver, crystal-like details within the pattern, giving the knife a finish that feels both quiet and dynamic.

    At the core is VG XEOS, a next-generation stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel. Known for its outstanding corrosion resistance and high hardness, VG XEOS offers excellent edge retention while maintaining solid toughness for daily kitchen use. It takes on an incredibly sharp edge with ease, offering a clean and precise cutting experience.

    As a gyuto, this knife is designed as a versatile all-purpose chef’s knife, suitable for slicing, chopping, push-cutting, and general prep work. The combination of stainless performance, dramatic Damascus texture, and Nigara’s distinctive finishing makes this piece equally appealing as a serious kitchen tool and a visually captivating blade.

    Subtle, dynamic, and completely captivating — a modern Hatsukokoro x Nigara collaboration with the soul of a classic.

    Care Instruction
    1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
    2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
    3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
    4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
    5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
    6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

    Nigara

    Based in the small yet beautiful city of Hirosaki in the northern prefecture of  Aomori, Nigara hamono has been making samurai swords for 350 yearas, with master Kunitoshi  (國俊) being one of the most famous sword smith in his generation. Now headed by the 8th generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa (吉澤 剛) supported by his father Toshiju Yoshizawa (吉澤 俊寿), Nigara is becoming very popular thanks of its exquisite forging skills and second to none quality control. 

    • Profile: Gyuto

      Chefs Knife

      A Japanese chef's knife is known as a gyuto (牛刀 ぎゅうとう) gyūtō), literally meaning 'beef knife'. Its blade resembles a flatter version of a French chef's knife. Japanese cutlery is known for sharpness due to its acute blade geometry, and the hardness of the steel used, sometimes exceeding 60 HRC on the Rockwell Scale A typical western chef's knife may be sharpened to an edge angle of 20-22°, while a Japanese gyuto generally has a sharper edge angle of 15-18° (or even lower), which requires a harder, more brittle grade of steel. In recent years Japanese gyuto have gained in popularity with western chefs.

      A modern chef's knife is a multi-purpose knife designed to perform well at many differing kitchen tasks, rather than excelling at any one in particular. It can be used for mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables, slicing meat, and disjointing large cuts.

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    • Steel: VG XEOS

      A new grade of steel for blades that combines high corrosion resistance and high hardness at a high dimension, which had been difficult to achieve in the past, with a fine microstructure created by a special melting method that improves wear resistance, strength, and quenching properties.

      Manufacturer:

      • Takefu Special Steel, Japan

      Nature: Stainless

      Hardness: 62- 63

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