{"title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro","description":"\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eShinkiro(蜃気楼) in Japanese means \"Mirage\", it is made with an Aogami Super steel core, with a beautiful Damascus iron cladding on the bevel and Kurouchi finish on top. This serie of knives delivers a combination of great Kireaji(切れ味, the \"Cutting Taste\"), good edge retention and artistic look.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eFor most damascus knives, makers will polish them with various methods to reveal their beauty across the blade, therefore it is uncommon to see a combination of unpolished Kurouchi finish put on top of a damascus cladding, the end result however, is rather stunning. Holding the knife spine down, the Kurouchi finish becomes this rough and earthy ground, where the organic damascus pattern in the cladding boils and tumbles above it, then dissipate into the sky represented by the hightly polished core steel. I believe this is the perfect recreation of the Mirage under the blazing sun, a highly artistic utilization and combination of forging techinques and a rep\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe creator of these beautiful Knives Takahiro Nihei is a young smith trained under Sanjo's famous Yoshikane Hamono. Just like Yoshikane, his pays a lot of attention to the details of his work. The Shinkiro has a typical thick Sanjo heel, a very fast taper to the tip and super thin behind the edge. It is a great cutter that doesn't carry the price tag of its more premium \"Hyomon\" siblings. Although the carbon core steel and soft iron damascus cladding may be prone to rust, the Kurouchi finish can protect the blade partially from that issue.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-damascus-bunka-170mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Damascus Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Damascus Bunka 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking an artistic blade with high-carbon performance. This 170mm profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precise slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats. The san-mai construction comprises an Aogami Super steel core clad in soft iron Damascus with a Kurouchi finish on the upper section. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel cladding requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and contains tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness. The blade has a 3.6mm spine thickness at the heel, tapering to 0.7mm at the tip, with a 52mm heel height and 167mm edge length. Weighing 178g, it pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal WA handle that displays intricate grain patterns. 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This profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with a clipped K-tip point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for push-cutting, long slicing strokes, and detailed work such as scoring or picking. The 240mm size provides ample length for processing larger ingredients while maintaining control during deliberate precision tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel achieves high hardness and edge retention, requiring regular drying and light oiling to prevent rust as the blade lacks stainless cladding. The san-mai construction features a Kurouchi finish on the upper section and exposed Damascus iron on the bevel. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle offers intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through resin impregnation. Weighing between 189g and 220g with a heel height of 48mm to 50mm, this knife presents specific physical characteristics for users evaluating balance and clearance. The reactive nature of the iron cladding and carbon core necessitates immediate cleaning and drying after each use to maintain the blade's condition and artistic appearance.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45540362027229,"sku":"HT-SHKASDKU-KGY240-BR","price":789.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroShinkiroAogamiSuperDamascusK-tipGyuto240mm-20240729-03.jpg?v=1722256386"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super K-tip Gyuto 210mm Kurouchi Damascus Birch Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Shinkiro K-tip Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef knife with an Aogami Super steel core and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking precise tip-led cutting. This K-tip profile pairs the general-purpose body of a gyuto with an angled kiritsuke-style point and flatter edge, optimising the blade for scoring, detailing, push-cutting and long slicing strokes. The 210mm size suits users requiring a compact yet capable primary knife for deliberate precision work in professional or home kitchens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel achieves 62-65 HRC and features added tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness without brittleness. As this knife has reactive soft iron Damascus cladding rather than stainless, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The Kurouchi finish on the upper blade provides texture alongside the polished Damascus bevel. Weighing 220g with a spine measuring 4.5mm at the heel, the blade tapers to 1.1mm at the tip. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle with spacer offers intricate grain patterns and enhanced durability through meticulous stabilisation processing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45667458744541,"sku":"HS-SHKR-ASDMKU-KGY210BR","price":719.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/Hatsukokoro_Shinkiro_Aogami_Super_Damascus_Gyuto_210mm-20240907-01.jpg?v=1725680840"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-kurouchi-damascus-nakiri-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Kurouchi Damascus Nakiri 165mm is a double-bevel Japanese vegetable knife best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking reactive carbon steel performance with artistic detailing. This 165mm blade features an Aogami Super core clad in soft iron Damascus with a Kurouchi finish, measuring 4.3mm at the heel and weighing 254g. The flat edge profile facilitates straight push cuts through vegetables, ensuring full contact with the chopping board for clean separation without rocking.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness and requires immediate drying and light oiling after use as the non-stainless cladding is prone to rust. The stabilized birch burl octagonal handle provides a durable grip that complements the decorative Damascus bevel and Kurouchi spine. This san-mai construction delivers high sharpness and edge retention suited to precise vegetable preparation, while the rounded tip offers operational safety during dense root cutting. 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This 210mm gyuto features an Aogami Super core clad in soft iron Damascus with a Kurouchi finish, measuring 216mm in edge length and weighing 205g. The blade geometry includes a 50mm heel height and spine thickness of 4.1mm at the heel, tapering to 1.1mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super carbon steel achieves 62-65 HRC hardness and requires immediate drying after use as the iron cladding is not stainless. The steel composition contains 1.45% carbon, 2.25% tungsten, and 0.4% vanadium for edge retention and toughness. An octagonal stabilised birch burl handle with spacer provides a traditional wa profile that pairs with the san-mai blade construction. 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An octagonal WA handle crafted from undisclosed stag material pairs with this Hyogo-made blade, which combines great kireaji cutting taste with distinctive visual character within the Shinkiro line.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Option A","offer_id":47388133621981,"sku":"HT-SHKASDKU-KGY240-STGA","price":849.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Option B","offer_id":47388133654749,"sku":"HT-SHKASDKU-KGY240-STGB","price":849.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Option C","offer_id":47388133687517,"sku":"HT-SHKASDKU-KGY240-STGC","price":849.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/DSC_1919.jpg?v=1770867388"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-shinkiro-aogami-super-gyuto-240mm-damascus-kurouchi-birch-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Gyuto 240mm Damascus Kurouchi Birch Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Shinkiro K-tip Gyuto 240mm is a double-bevel chef’s knife with an Aogami Super steel core and soft iron Damascus cladding, best fit for collectors and enthusiasts seeking precise tip-led cutting. 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