Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple
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Yoshikane (Hatsukokoro) SKD Nashiji Gyuto 240mm - Dark Maple

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Knife Specifications

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

Steel
SKD Core w/Stainless Nashiji Clad
Hardness
63 HRC
54 Soft 67 Hard
Maintenance
Moderate
3 / 5
How to care for this steel
Style
Gyuto
Blade Material
SKD Core w/Stainless Nashiji Clad
Handle Material
Octagon Dark Maple
Bevel
Double Bevel
Edge Length
244mm
Overall Length
400mm
Spine Thickness Heel/Mid
3.2mm/2.4mm
Blade Height @ Heel
49mm
gWeight
211g

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

Japanese SKD steel is a high-carbon, semi stainless steel much like Aogami 2 in it’s performance and sharpening feel. It can take an extremely fine edge, has excellent edge retention and is a joy to use when crafted by experienced craftsman. It will still patina lightly over time like other semi-stainless steels, without the added corrosion risk.

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 Sanjo·Blacksmith

Yoshikane

Sanjo, Niigata
Yoshikane

The 4th generation of the Yoshikane forging line, working continuously from Sanjo since 1919.

Coordinates
37.7°N · 138.9°E
Signature
SKD and White #2 steel knives
Steels
Shirogami #2SKD-11
With a history spanning over 100 years, Yoshikane Hamono stands among Japan’s most revered knifemakers, a name synonymous with exceptional craftsmanship and understated refinement. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, their blades have earned global recognition for their performance, balance, and meticulous finish.

One of their most celebrated offerings is the SKD steel series, featuring a semi-stainless high-carbon core clad in stainless steel. The blades showcase a distinctive wide-bevel grind with a shallow hammer texture that sits stylistically between nashiji and kurouchi finishes. Paired with traditional burnt chestnut handles, each knife reflects Yoshikane’s dedication to consistency, craftsmanship, and timeless design.

Built for serious cooks who value cutting performance as much as aesthetic harmony, Yoshikane knives represent the finest of Japan’s blacksmithing legacy.
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