Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate tsushima The profile measures 44mm in

The profile measures 44mm in heel height with spine thicknesses of 4

though the exposed carbon edge requires drying after use

I previously use a regular diamond plate without the handle to flatten my waterstone

achieving 62-64 HRC hardness for edge retention and uniform carbide distribution

The stainless clad build simplifies maintenance for high-volume use while retaining traditional single bevel geometry

Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate tsushima The profile measures 44mm inThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm is a double bevel chef's knife with an Aogami #2 carbon steel core and soft iron cladding, best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a traditional workhorse profile. This 210mm gyuto features a kurouchi surface finish and measures 49mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 2. 9mm at the heel, tapering to 1. 2mm at the tip. The blade construction is san mai with reactive soft iron cladding