{"product_id":"shirasagi-blue2-kurouchi-singlebevel-gyuto210","title":"Hatsukokoro Shirasagi Blue #2 Single Bevel Gyuto 210mm – Walnut Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHatsukokoro Shirasagi Blue #2 Gyuto 210mm with walnut handle\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a traditional Japanese single-bevel grind to a familiar chef-knife profile. Built for \u003cstrong\u003eright-handed use\u003c\/strong\u003e, it pairs an Aogami #2 carbon-steel edge with reactive soft-iron cladding. The textured kurouchi face, broad polished bevel and octagonal walnut handle give this knife a distinctly handmade character.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a substantial gyuto for cooks who enjoy deliberate slicing and controlled push cuts. Its asymmetric grind has a different feel from a conventional double-bevel chef knife and can steer through food. Allow time to learn its cutting angle, particularly with firm vegetables. The Shirasagi line is forged by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Tateo Myojin at Myojin Riki Seisakusho in Kochi, Japan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs this gyuto suitable for left-handed cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNo. This is the right-handed single-bevel version. Its blade geometry is directional, even though the octagonal handle can be held in either hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs it a good first Japanese knife?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIt suits enthusiasts and cooks who specifically want to learn single-bevel technique and carbon-steel care. A conventional double-bevel gyuto is generally easier for a beginner to use and maintain.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do I care for and sharpen it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWash by hand and dry immediately, including the handle junction. Both the core and cladding can rust, and a patina develops with use. Apply a thin coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e before extended storage. Maintain the original single-bevel geometry on waterstones; avoid pull-through sharpeners. Our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e is available for professional edge care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hatsukokoro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shirasagi\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami #2 \/ Blue #2 carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Soft iron, ni-mai construction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 210mm nominal size\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Single bevel, right-handed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi with a polished wide bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Octagonal walnut with black ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 61–63 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Toru Tamura\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tateo Myojin \/ Myojin Riki Seisakusho\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kochi, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHandmade blade dimensions, finish and wood grain vary. Use a knife-friendly wood or \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e. Avoid bones, frozen food and twisting the blade in a cut. Never soak or put this knife in a dishwasher.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":68024400773344,"sku":"TK-68024400773344","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-shirasagi-blue-2-gyuto-210mm-01-hero.png?v=1792484768","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/shirasagi-blue2-kurouchi-singlebevel-gyuto210","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}