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Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
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Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple

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Hatsukokoro Saihyo SG2 Black Damascus Gyuto 210 - Maple
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Knife Specifications

Due to the handmade nature of many items, slight variations may occur.

Steel
SG2 core, Black Nickle Damascus Clad
Hardness
62 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Easy
2 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
SG2 core, Black Nickle Damascus Clad
Handle Material
Octagonal Dyed Maple with White Spacer
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
213mm
Overall Length
355mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
1.9mm/1.6mm
Blade Height @ Heel
45mm
gWeight
141g

An In Depth Look

Blade Type
Blade Type

The Gyuto is the do-it-all, general purpose chef's knife. If you are looking for an all-rounder that can handle daily veg and protein prep and portioning, this is the one! A 210mm edge length is the most common, but try a 240mm if you prefer larger knives.

Steel Type
Steel Type Read

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information
Care Information Read

Hand wash only, never put in a dishwasher. Dry immediately after washing. Store on a magnetic knife strip or in a saya. Sharpen on a whetstone when the blade dulls. Read our full maintenance guide for more information.

Forged In Amagasaki·Brand

Hatsukokoro

Amagasaki, Hyogo
Hatsukokoro

Operating out of Amagasaki since 2019.

Coordinates
34.7°N · 135.4°E
Signature
Wide-range OEM brand, value performance
Steels
GinsanSKD-11
Based in Amagasaki, Hatsukokoro partners closely with a wide network of skilled Japanese blacksmiths (Think Yoshikane, Myojin, Yauji and many more) and manufacturers to create an expansive range of kitchen knives. Their approach is rooted in collaboration, drawing on the strengths of various makers across Japan to develop collections that span from accessible entry-level pieces to exceptional high-performance tools.
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Nick Biggs
A truly gorgeous knife. But …

I really wanted the HAP40 210mm gyuto but it’s not in stock for months - so I let myself be seduced into buying this lovely knife for rather a lot more. And it is beautiful, with an ingenious Damascus finish that lets the SG2 steel shine through the black nickel coat with a gleaming mirror finish. It’s light in weight with a slightly thinner blade than some gyutos (perfect for me) and well-balanced - plus it’s mighty sharp, as you’d expect from SG2.

My only small complaint is that the Damascus finish has a slightly rough matt feel to it so the bulk of the blade tends to ‘drag’ through some foodstuffs. It’s just not as satisfying to cut with as a bare steel blade. This is my opinion only - and there’s no way I’m sending it back even though it cost me well over £250. It’s an exquisitely-made knife of real beauty that I find myself looking at repeatedly - but using only occasionally!