{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryusui-ao2-damascus-custom-mushroom-kiritsuke-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Ryusui AO2 Damascus Custom Mushroom Kiritsuke 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiritsuke\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 \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eOlive Wood and Mushroom Infused Epoxy\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 51\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 2.80mm tapered to 2.30mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 200\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSome custom builds are designed to stand out. Others feel as though the blade and handle were always meant to belong together.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThis 240mm Kiritsuke began as a remarkable hand-forged Nigara Hamono blade and was transformed here at Kakushin into a true one-of-a-kind creation. The knife has been paired with a custom olive wood and epoxy handle featuring a translucent resin tip infused with a real red-capped mushroom, creating a piece that feels equally inspired by nature, craftsmanship, and artistry.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe handle immediately draws attention. Warm olive wood grain transitions naturally into crystal-clear resin, allowing the embedded mushroom to appear almost suspended in time. As light passes through the translucent tip, different details emerge from within the resin, creating depth and movement that constantly changes depending on angle and lighting. The result is striking, yet surprisingly elegant, flowing into the blade.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe blade itself carries all the hallmarks that have made Nigara Hamono one of Japan's most respected forging houses. Hand-forged in Aomori, Japan, it possesses the distinctive character and attention to detail that collectors and enthusiasts immediately recognize.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOne of the first details you'll notice is the exposed forged spine. Rather than hiding the blade's construction, Nigara proudly leaves elements of the forging process visible, creating a look that feels authentic, purposeful, and deeply connected to traditional Japanese craftsmanship. It serves as a reminder that this is not a mass-produced knife, but the result of skilled hands and generations of experience.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe spine begins with substantial forged thickness near the heel before gradually tapering toward the tip, creating a balance that feels both powerful and responsive. That distal taper gives the knife a confident presence while maintaining the agility expected from a high-performance Kiritsuke. Whether tackling large ingredients, fine slicing work, or precision cuts, the blade feels controlled and remarkably refined in hand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"isSelectedEnd\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe finish further enhances the knife's character. A blasted Nashiji texture creates a soft, stone-like appearance across the blade, while the Damascus layers beneath introduce subtle movement and contrast. 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