Brand: Hatsukokoro
Maker: Satoshi Nakagawa
Origin: Sakai, Japan
Shape: Sujihiki (Slicing Knife)
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: 10.6" (270mm)
Edge Length: 10.2" (260mm)
Blade Height: 1.3" (33mm)
Handle Length: 5.5" (140mm)
Overall Length: 16.3" (415mm)
Spine Thickness: 3.1mm
Weight: 6.2 oz. (177g)
Care: Wash and dry by hand (not dishwasher safe).
Item number: NS-GS3-S270-B