Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shape: Kiritsuke
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: 8.25" (210mm)
Edge Length: 7.8" (200mm)
Blade Height: 1.7" (42mm)
Handle Length: 5.2" (133mm)
Overall Length: 13.8" (352mm)
Spine Thickness: 2.9mm
Weight: 5.8 oz. (165g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NS-GS3-K210-B