{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryusui-ao2-damascus-tiger-gyuto-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Ryusui AO2 Damascus Tiger Gyuto 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Gyuto\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Blue #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Blasted Nashiji Style with Damascus\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Stabilized Wood (#646)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 240\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e 50\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.90mm tapered to 2.20mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 199\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eSome blades deserve more than a factory handle. When this Nigara Hamono blank arrived in our workshop, we knew it had the potential to become something truly unique. After carefully matching it with a stabilized yellow wood handle featuring striking natural patterns, this one-of-one custom build came to life.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eForged in Aomori, Japan, Nigara Hamono has spent generations refining its craft, earning a reputation for combining traditional blacksmithing with some of the most distinctive finishes found on modern Japanese kitchen knives. Their work is instantly recognizable—not because it's flashy, but because every surface has purpose and personality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade showcases Nigara's signature blasted Nashiji finish layered over Damascus cladding, creating a finish that constantly changes with the light. The soft texture of the Nashiji contrasts beautifully with the flowing Damascus pattern beneath, giving the blade a sense of depth that photographs can never fully capture.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this build, we wanted the handle to bring warmth and contrast to the darker steel. The stabilized yellow wood features dramatic natural figuring that makes every angle different, while its golden tones brighten the overall composition without overwhelming the blade. It's an eye-catching combination that feels elegant, organic, and completely unlike any standard production configuration.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn use, this knife has the balance many experienced cooks appreciate. The spine carries enough thickness near the handle to inspire confidence before tapering smoothly toward a fine, precise tip. That subtle forward balance gives the knife a reassuring presence through larger ingredients, allowing the blade to glide naturally while remaining agile enough for delicate work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery detail of this knife reflects the collaboration between Nigara Hamono's craftsmanship and our own custom assembly here at Kakushin. The blade began life in Japan, but the final character was shaped in our workshop, resulting in a knife that exists only once. From the unique Damascus finish to the exclusive stabilized yellow wood handle, no second example will ever be exactly the same.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assembled in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51600301359337,"sku":null,"price":700.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/NigaraRyusei.png?v=1785415826","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/fr\/products\/hatsukokoro-ryusui-ao2-damascus-tiger-gyuto-240mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}