Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro Stainless damascus cladding with brass

Stainless damascus cladding with brass and copper accents

Handle: Octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule (see note d below)

a popular choice among collectors and culinary professionals alike

Core steel: Aogami Super (AS) / blue super

Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro Stainless damascus cladding with brassThe Hatsukokoro Kumokage is a handcrafted Japanese vegetable knife. Made by Muneishi Hamono in Tosa, Japan, it features a core of Aogami #2 steel from Hitachi, known for its exceptional balance of sharpness and resilience. The blade is clad in iron, making it reactive and prone to rusting if not properly cared for. However, the etching process reduces overall reactivity, and once patina stablizes, the knife will become even less susceptible to rust. A