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Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 165mm Santoku

Sale price$173.00 AUD

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Hatsukokoro is a brand from Amagasaki, close to Osaka City. They collaborate with various blacksmiths and grinders all over Japan and develop new series in an attempt to make some of the best knives in the world, but also really good knives in a lower price range to be able to deliver to all different needs.

The Sumi series is hand-forged in Tosa, Japan, and is forged with blue 2 in the core and soft iron around it, which means they will build a patina over time, and can potentially rust if not cared for.

They are made with a classic kurouchi finish towards the top of the blade, and a kasumi finish further down towards the edge. The grind is fantastic, they get quite thin behind the edge, and therefore have a good cutting edge, and a bit of fit&finish has been done.

All in all, some excellent knives for the price.

The knife is a Santoku and can be used for smaller pieces of meat, fish and vegetables.

Brand/series Hatsukokoro Sumi
Type Santoku

Forging and steel
3 Layers Blue #2 and Soft Iron

Grinding
50/50

Handle type
Octagonal WA-Shaft of Bubinga

Stainless
NO!

Hardness
62/63

Specifications

(May vary due to handmade)

Length: 165mm.

Height: 45mm.

Weight: 163g.

Width out of the handle: 5mm.

Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 165mm Santoku_ _ _ _HKK - SU - B2 - ST1651. Santoku by Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 165mm Santoku Sale price$173.00 AUD