Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Yoshikane Hamono
Origin: Sanjo, Japan
Shape: Santoku
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: Shirogami (White #2) Carbon Steel
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji ("Pear Skin")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Hatsukokoro")
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony
Blade Length: 6.5" (165mm)
Edge Length: 6.6" (167mm)
Blade Height: 50mm
Handle Length: 5.0" (127mm)
Overall Length: 12.2" (310mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.3mm at Heel
Weight: 6.2 oz. (176g)
Item number: YH-S2N-S165-E
