Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Yoshihiro Yauji
Series: Ginga34
Origin: Echizen, Japan
Shape: Bunka
Blade Construction: Hand-Forged San Mai
Core Steel: ATS-34 Stainless Steel
Hardness: 60-61 HRC
Cladding: Stainless Steel Damascus
Finish: Mirror Polish
Engraving: "Hatsukokoro" / ATS-34
Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50)
Handle Shape: Octagonal
Handle Material: Ebony with Buffalo Horn Ferrule
Blade Length: 6.7" (170mm)
Edge Length: 7.1" (180mm)
Blade Height: 2" (50mm)
Handle Length: 5" (128mm)
Overall Length: 12.8" (325mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.5mm at Heel
Weight: 6.3 oz. (181g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: HG-ATS-B170-EWB