Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Toru Tamura
Sharpener: Myojin Riki Seisakusho
Series: Shirasagi
Origin: Susaki, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke Yanagiba
Note: This knife features a single bevel edge for precision slicing and is designed for right-handed use only.
Due to the way this blade is hand ground, the black kurouchi finish appears only on the front of the blade, while the back of the blade has a hazy kasumi finish.
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Ni Mai
Core Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue Carbon Steel)
Hardness: 61-62 HRC
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi ("Blacksmith's Finish") / Kasumi ("Hazy")
Engraving: Hand Engraved ("Hatsukokoro")
Edge: Single Bevel (Right Side)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Teak with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 10.6" (270mm)
Edge Length: 10.25" (260mm)
Blade Height: 1.3" (33mm)
Handle Length: 5.2" (143mm)
Overall Length: 16.5" (420mm)
Spine Thickness: 4.1mm
Weight: 7.5 oz. (214g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe). This knife has a full carbon steel blade and reactive cladding. It will rust if not cleaned and dried promptly after use. Any rust that forms should be removed. Over time, if cared for properly, this knife will develop a beautiful and protective patina.
Item number: HSH-B2K-KY270-TE
