Hatsukokoro HAP-40 Damascus Gyuto 210/240 mm with Western Handle

HAP-40 gyuto with stainless ladderback damascus cladding, black pakka wood handle, from Seki, Japan.   Measurements  210 mm 240 mm Weight 196 g 211 g Total Length 336 mm 365 mm Tip to Heel Length 204 mm 230 mm Blade Height at Heel 44.8 mm 48.3 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 2.3 mm 2.0 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade  1.9 mm 1.9 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0.9 mm 0.9 mm Steel: HAP-40 Core with Stainless Damascus Cladding Hardness: HRC 64-66  Handle Design: Black Micarta Western Handle