{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-ryusui-ao2-damascus-epoxy-kiritsuke-240mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Ryusui AO2 Damascus Epoxy 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 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 \u0026amp; 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 X\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Xmm tapered to Xmm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e X\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg (Coming Soon!)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFew makers have a visual identity as recognizable as Nigara Hamono. Forged in Aomori, Japan, their knives are known for mixing traditional craftsmanship with bold finishing work, clean geometry, and details that immediately stand out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor this 240mm Kiritsuke, we managed to get a very limited quantity pre-assembled with stabilized wood and epoxy handles — and at a price that makes this batch seriously hard to ignore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe blade carries that unmistakable Nigara look. The blasted Nashiji finish gives the surface a soft, textured feel, while the Damascus pattern underneath adds depth and movement from heel to tip. It has that refined, handcrafted look without being too loud — the kind of finish that keeps revealing small details the more you use it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 240mm Kiritsuke profile gives the knife a longer, more commanding presence on the board. You get excellent length for slicing proteins, portioning larger ingredients, and working through prep with smooth, clean strokes. The flatter edge also makes it very effective for push-cutting vegetables, while the pointed kiritsuke-style tip adds precision for detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn terms of feel, this is not an ultra-light laser. The spine keeps a solid forged thickness through much of the blade before tapering toward the front, giving it a confident forward balance. That little bit of extra presence helps the knife move naturally through food, letting the blade’s momentum do some of the work while still staying controlled in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePaired with stabilized wood and epoxy handles, each piece has its own unique character. 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