Hatsukokoro Yoshihiro Yauji 150mm Deba Aogami 2 Damascus Ebony Handle

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Hand forged in Takefu by blacksmith Yoshihiro Yauji 


Brand: Hatsukokoro
Smith: Yoshihiro Yauji
Producing Area: Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Profile: Deba
Size: 150mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Aogami 2 Damascus
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 298mm
Edge Length: 152mm
Handle to Tip Length: 164mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 6.95mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 244g
Hand Orientation: Right-handed

This is a carbon steel knife. Carbon steel is expected to develop a dark patina with use. It needs to be hand washed and dried immediately after use. Do not air dry. Do not put it in the dishwasher. Long exposure to moisture and debris will result in rust. Any rust development should be removed with a light abrasive.

Twisting, scraping, and heavy use, as well as use on hard and very dense objects can lead to edge damage. Use on a quality wooden cutting board will help the knife stay sharper for longer. Use on hard surfaces like plates and bamboo will reduce the edge life and can result in edge damage.

We recommend hand sharpening on whetstones. We have found that most Japanese knives perform best at a finer finish starting around 4000. Avoid pull through sharpeners and non-water cooled mechanized sharpening. Ceramic honing rods are preferred.