Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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Overview
The Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Gyuto 240mm is a bold, high-performance Japanese chef knife built for cooks who want elite cutting feel with unforgettable visual impact. Its V-Toku2 carbon-steel core offers crisp feedback, strong edge retention, and excellent sharpening potential. Stainless rainbow Damascus cladding with copper and brass tones creates the line’s distinctive fire-like movement across the blade.
The 240mm gyuto profile gives serious home cooks, line cooks, and professional chefs extra draw length for proteins, herbs, and large vegetables without sacrificing agility. Thin geometry and a fine edge make this a legitimate performance knife as well as a visual centerpiece.
Choose Your Handle Configuration
Amboyna Burl Handle: A complete knife fitted with a Tokushu Knife special-edition Amboyna burl and buffalo horn wa handle.
Blade Only: Supplied without a handle for collectors, custom builders, or customers who want to select their own wa handle. Professional fitting may be required. The blade-only photographs show the configuration you will receive.
Common Questions
Q: What is V-Toku2 steel like compared with Blue #2?
A: V-Toku2 is often compared with Blue #2 because it offers a similarly responsive carbon-steel cutting feel, strong edge retention, and excellent sharpness potential.
Q: Is a 240mm gyuto suitable for home cooks?
A: Yes, especially for cooks comfortable with a full-size chef knife. The extra blade length is useful for large produce, proteins, and efficient prep while the fine tip still supports detailed work.
Q: What does blade only mean?
A: The blade-only variant arrives without a handle installed. It is intended for custom wa-handle installation, and professional fitting may be required.
Care and Maintenance
Wash by hand, dry fully immediately, and never leave the knife wet or place it in a dishwasher. The exposed V-Toku2 edge is reactive and can form a patina. For longer storage, apply a light coat of tsubaki oil. A Hasegawa Pro cutting board and gentle maintenance on the Tokushu Knife Premium XL leather strop help protect the fine edge.
Specifications
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Series: Hinotori
- Knife Type: Gyuto
- Core Steel: V-Toku2 carbon steel
- Cladding Type: Sanmai stainless rainbow Damascus clad
- Blade Length: 245mm edge length
- Blade Height at Heel: 50mm
- Overall Length: 400mm for the Amboyna Burl Handle configuration
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.0mm
- Spine Thickness at Mid-Blade: 1.7mm
- Weight: 170g for the Amboyna Burl Handle configuration; blade-only weight not measured
- Handle Options: Tokushu Knife special-edition Amboyna burl with buffalo horn, or blade only without a handle
- Hardness: 62–64 HRC
- Origin: Japan
Shipping, returns and order protection
US shipping: Free on orders over $99. Orders are normally fulfilled within 2 business days, and UPS Ground transit is typically 1–5 business days after fulfillment. Custom handle installation or sharpening may add 1–2 business days.
Returns: Eligible purchases may be returned within 180 days with a free prepaid return label. Knives sharpened by Tokushu Knife or fitted with a custom handle remain eligible if they are otherwise new, unused, undamaged, and returned in their original packaging with all included components. The same refund terms apply.
Order protection: Every order is insured. If a package is lost or damaged, contact us at Tony@TokushuKnife.com and we will handle the claim.
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Steel, Construction and Care
Our catalog includes stainless, semi-stainless and carbon steels selected for edge performance and durability. Carbon steels may develop a patina, while stainless steels are designed to resist discoloration. Follow the care guidance on each product page, hand wash only and dry the knife promptly after use.
