Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue 2 Hon-kasumi Gyuto 240mm w/ GuardDiscover the artistry of the Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue 2 Hon kasumi Gyuto 240mm with Guard, a truly exceptional japanese kitchen knife. This blade features a rare natural stone finish, a hallmark of high end craftsmanship, and is forged from premium Hitachi Blue #2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel, known for its exceptional edge retention and ease of sharpening. The Sanjo style profile offers a tall blade with a pronounced distal taper, resulting in a very

The White 2 carbon steel core offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening within a 60-64 HRC range

9 mm at the heel to 1

This 150mm blade features Hitachi SLD steel at 62-64 HRC within a sanmai stainless Damascus clad construction with an etched surface finish

44 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

effortless slicing without excessive downward pressure

This model represents a practical blend of traditional Nagasaki forging and modern usability

facilitating thin carving of proteins and portioning large cuts with reduced friction

This double-bevel gyuto features a 215mm edge length

supporting clean slicing motion through dense loaves

An octagonal ebony handle with black buffalo horn ferrule provides a traditional wa-style grip suited to the knife's balance point

while the 180mm edge length suits slicing

pairing durable timber with the lightweight stainless blade for everyday culinary use