Hotaru Knife Duo (Gyuto & Nakiri)

The two-knife start to the Hotaru line. This duo pairs the workhorse Gyuto with the straight-edge Nakiri, matched in steel, edge and grip.
Features
• The Gyuto's curve covers the rock-chop of onions and herbs, while the Nakiri's flat edge takes push cuts on carrots and cabbage.
• The same 67-fold suminagashi finish runs through both blades, so the pair sits together as one piece.
• One grip standard across the pair: Burl & Resin in an octagonal wa grip, each piece figured a little differently.
• Matched edge geometry carries the feel of one knife straight into the other.
• Weight varies between the two knives, each balanced for its own job at the board.
• Both blades run the same VG-10 heart, hardened to 60 ±2 HRC, so edge retention never dips between them.
Burl & Resin in an octagonal wa grip, warm figuring against the cool Damascus finish.
30-day returns on unused knives. Free shipping within the US, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks.

Edge lengthVaries across the setCore steelVG-10Damascus cladding67 layers, suminagashi patternHardness60 ±2 HRCEdge geometryHonbazuke finished, close to 15° per sideHandleBurl & Resin, octagonal wa gripWeightVaries across the setReturns30 days on unused knives, see our refund policyCareWash by hand, dry right away, hone often, never the dishwasher

Shipping. Free shipping within the US, delivered in 2 to 4 weeks. Orders are processed within 1 to 4 business days, Monday to Friday, then delivered by USPS or, in some areas, a local delivery partner. Tracking is emailed as soon as your order is on its way. We do not ship outside the United States.
Returns. 30-day returns on unused knives. Request your return within 30 days of delivery. Knives must be unused, in their original condition and packaging, and approved by our team before you send them. For change-of-mind returns you pay the return shipping. There is no restocking fee, and approved returns are refunded in full for the item price to your original payment method. If a knife arrives faulty or damaged, we replace it free of charge. Full details are in our refund policy and shipping policy.
Questions? Email [email protected], Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM ET.

Hand wash, never the dishwasher. Wash the blade by hand with warm water and a little soap, then dry it straight away with a soft cloth. The dishwasher dulls the edge and damages the handle.
Cut on wood or plastic. Use a wooden or plastic board. Glass, stone, granite, and ceramic will chip a fine edge.
Hone often, sharpen rarely. A few passes on a honing rod every week or two keeps the edge true. When it finally needs sharpening, a whetstone or a professional knife sharpener restores it.
Store it safely. Keep the knife on a magnetic strip, in a saya, or in a block, not loose in a drawer where the edge can knock against other tools.
Keep it dry. Never leave the knife to soak or sit wet in the sink. A drop of food-safe oil before long storage protects both the steel and the Damascus pattern.