Stepping up to 240mm gives this gyuto extra reach and board coverage over the 210mm size, useful for cooks doing larger batch prep or working through bigger ingredients, without losing the thin, agile grind that runs through the whole Hatsukokoro Chromax line. At approximately 245mm, it still moves quickly through everyday tasks.
Chromax is a semi-stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to approximately 65 HRC, sharpening with the character of high carbon steel while resisting rust far better. The blade is san mai, that Chromax core clad in stainless steel and finished in kasumi, paired with a pale hinoki handle, a cypress wood long favored in traditional Japanese woodworking.
Care Instructions: Chromax is a semi-stainless steel, more resistant to rust than a fully reactive carbon steel, but the edge can still develop light staining or surface rust if left wet. Hand wash and dry the blade promptly after use. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or other hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
Specs below are placeholder estimates pending measurement of the actual stock.
Chromax is a semi-stainless steel from Takefu Special Steel, hardened to approximately 65 HRC, sharpening with the character of high carbon steel while resisting rust far better. The blade is san mai, that Chromax core clad in stainless steel and finished in kasumi, paired with a pale hinoki handle, a cypress wood long favored in traditional Japanese woodworking.
Care Instructions: Chromax is a semi-stainless steel, more resistant to rust than a fully reactive carbon steel, but the edge can still develop light staining or surface rust if left wet. Hand wash and dry the blade promptly after use. Avoid cutting frozen foods, bones, or other hard materials. Sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
Specs below are placeholder estimates pending measurement of the actual stock.
- Brand: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Chromax
- Edge Steel: Chromax (Semi-Stainless)
- Construction: San Mai, Stainless Clad
- HRC: ~65
- Finish: Kasumi
- Profile: Gyuto
- Bevel: Double Bevel
- Handle: Hinoki
- Weight: ~6.2 oz (175 g)
- Blade Length: ~245 mm
