Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro The damascus pattern on the

The damascus pattern on the blade is etched to enhance the contrast of the layered steel

with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono in Sakai

garnishing

low-maintenance daily driver

He trained in Takefu for three years and eventually joined his family's knife-making business in 1999

Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 nakiri 170mm Masahiro The damascus pattern on theThe 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