Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shape: Santoku
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Ginsan (Silver #3) Stainless Steel
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Kasumi ("Hazy Polish")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Hatsukokoro")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Bubinga
Blade Length: 7" (180mm)
Edge Length: 6.7" (170mm)
Blade Height: 1.9" (47mm)
Handle Length: 5" (127mm)
Overall Length: 12.2" (310mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.1mm
Weight: 5.7 oz. (162g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NS-GS3-S180-B