{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-prisma-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eHatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Kiritsuke Gyuto 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e is a one-of-one Japanese chef knife forged by \u003cstrong\u003eTakahiro Nihei\u003c\/strong\u003e in Fukushima, Japan. Its Aogami Super carbon-steel core is wrapped in reactive soft-iron Damascus cladding and finished with a dark kurouchi surface, pairing long edge life with the bold, layered character that defines the Shinkiro series.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach knife in this listing is fitted with a handcrafted \u003cstrong\u003ecustom Prisma Knife wa handle\u003c\/strong\u003e. The two handle configurations are individual pieces, not repeatable production variants. Select the exact knife you want from the handle-variant menu.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eExact Knife Guarantee\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you see is what you get.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product photos show the two exact knives available for purchase. Photos assigned to each handle variant correspond to the knife that will ship. Each variant is stocked at one unit; once that knife sells, that exact blade-and-handle combination is gone.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCutting Performance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm kiritsuke-gyuto profile gives you the reach of a full-size chef knife with a precise K-tip for fine detail work. It is well suited to push cutting vegetables, slicing proteins, portioning larger ingredients, and efficient all-purpose prep. The hand-forged Shinkiro construction has a substantial feel at the spine while tapering toward a keen cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAogami Super is prized for excellent edge retention and responsive sharpening. The core and soft-iron cladding are reactive, so they will develop a natural patina and can rust if left wet. This is a high-performance carbon-steel knife for cooks who are comfortable with simple, immediate care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Will I receive the exact Hatsukokoro Shinkiro shown in the photos?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. Choose Prisma Handle 01 or Prisma Handle 02, and Tokushu Knife will ship the exact one-of-one knife pictured for that variant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: Is this 240mm kiritsuke gyuto suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. It is an excellent choice for an experienced home cook or professional who wants a long, versatile Japanese chef knife and is willing to care for reactive carbon steel. Use a controlled cutting technique and a knife-friendly surface such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro cutting board\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How should I care for Aogami Super and iron Damascus?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash the knife, dry it immediately, and never put it in a dishwasher. Avoid bones, frozen food, hard pits, and twisting cuts. For longer storage or humid conditions, apply a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003e100% pure Tsubaki camellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ: How do I maintain the edge?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use light touch-ups on a fine whetstone and maintain the apex between sharpenings with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eTokushu Knife Premium XL Buffalo Leather Strop\u003c\/a\u003e. Do not use pull-through sharpeners.\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\u003eBlacksmith:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takahiro Nihei\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeries:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shinkiro\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kiritsuke Gyuto \/ K-tip Gyuto\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 240mm nominal\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive soft-iron Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Kurouchi Damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eConstruction:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand-forged san mai\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEdge:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel, approximately 50\/50\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 63-64 HRC\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e Custom Prisma Knife wa handle; exact one-of-one design varies by selected variant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOrigin:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fukushima, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reactive carbon steel; hand wash and dry immediately\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Twistwood Prisma Handle","offer_id":53823676940512,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Prisma Mountain","offer_id":54293998174432,"sku":null,"price":699.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/hatsukokoro-shinkiro-240mm-prisma-handle-01-kanji-side_5833a8d1-2bfc-44f4-b768-f73be54e538d.jpg?v=1787253309","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-kiritsuke-gyuto-240mm-prisma-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}