• Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Shirasagi line is made of Aogami-2 Carbon steel (Blue-2) and features a “blacksmith’s Kurouchi finish. Has a Wa Wenge handle and these series are designed for hard professional work. This is a Deba knife designed for filleting medium to big fish. Is the brother of the K-Tip Deba in our line. Has a Wa Wenge handle and a traditional kurouchi finish. Its a heavy thick knife destined for professional heavy duty work for professionals or experienced home users. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
    Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro
    Series: Shirasagi
    Knife type: Deba  180
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 180 / 330
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Kurouchi
    Steel type: Aogami - 2 (Blue-2)
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 5,6
    Blade height at heel (mm): 56
    Weight (gr): 306
    Notes:
     
  • Hatsu – Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. This single bevel series, made by Tamura Tooru at Myojin Hamono for Hatsukokoro,  is inspired by the Japanese White Egret flower (as its made from White-2 carbon steel). They feature a delicate Migaki (polished) / Satin finish and a beautiful Wenge Wa octagonal handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The Sakimaru version with a rounded tip 270mm size, is the most common for medium to big pieces of fillets. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
    Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro
    Series: Shirasagi
    Knife type: Sakimaru Yanagiba 270
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 265 / 420
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Shirogami - 2 (White-2)
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 4 / 0,4
    Blade height at heel (mm): 36
    Weight (gr): 228
    Notes:
     
  • Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. This single bevel series, made by Tamura Tooru at Myojin Hamono for Hatsukokoro,  is inspired by the Japanese White Egret flower (as its made from White-2 carbon steel). They feature a delicate Migaki (polished) / Satin finish and a beautiful Wenge Wa octagonal handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 270mm size is the most common for medium to big pieces of fillets. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
    Series: Shirasagi
    Knife type: Yanagiba 270
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 260/420
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: White 2
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 4,3
    Blade height at heel (mm): 34
    Weight (gr): 210
    Notes:
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    Hatsu - Kokoro means innocent spirit. A very important wholesaler from Amagasaki city in Hyogo prefecture cooperating with some of the best craftsmen in Japan. The Hatsukokoro brand is their house brand, crafted from undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. This single bevel series, made by Tamura Tooru at Myojin Hamono for Hatsukokoro,  is inspired by the Japanese White Egret flower (as its made from White-2 carbon steel). They feature a delicate Migaki (polished) / Satin finish and a beautiful Wenge Wa octagonal handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 300mm size is the most common for big pieces of fillets. Important Note: This is a Carbon Steel knife and not a stainless one. Requires attention and care in its maintenance like quick washing and drying after use, storing in low humidity area and application of mineral oil if not used for some time. Over time it will form a patina that will protect it from rust. In case rust appears, use baking soda on wet blade, leave it for 10 mins and rub carefully with your finger or a soft sponge. In case rust is not removed, contact us for further instructions.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hatsukokoro
    Series: Shirasagi
    Knife type: Yanagiba 300
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 290/455
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: White 2
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 4,3
    Blade height at heel (mm): 35
    Weight (gr): 237
    Notes:
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Deba is a single bevel knife traditionally designed for filleting small and medium size fishes. Nowadays, it is used by many to break down and filleting small poultry too. Its heavy, sturdy structure allows it to easily cut small bones of fish and poultry but is not recommended on larger bones as it may chip. The 165mm size is to be used for filleting medium to larger fish. THIS KNIFE IS FOR LEFT HANDED USERS
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Deba 165 - Left Handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 170 / 313
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Plastic
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 6,85
    Blade height at heel (mm): 53
    Weight (gr): 280
    Notes:
     
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Deba is a single bevel knife traditionally designed for filleting small and medium size fishes. Nowadays, it is used by many to break down and filleting small poultry too. Its heavy, sturdy structure allows it to easily cut small bones of fish and poultry but is not recommended on larger bones as it may chip. The 150mm size is to be used for filleting medium to larger fish. THIS KNIFE IS FOR LEFT HANDED USERS
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Deba 150 - Left Handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 290
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Plastic
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 6,5 / 0,8
    Blade height at heel (mm): 50
    Weight (gr): 235
    Notes:
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Deba is a single bevel knife traditionally designed for filleting small and medium size fishes. Nowadays, it is used by many to break down and filleting small poultry too. Its heavy, sturdy structure allows it to easily cut small bones of fish and poultry but is not recommended on larger bones as it may chip. The 150mm size is to be used for filleting medium to larger fish.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Deba 150 - Right handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 280
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Wood
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 6,5 / 0,8
    Blade height at heel (mm): 47
    Weight (gr): 209
    Notes:
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Deba is a single bevel knife traditionally designed for filleting small and medium size fishes. Nowadays, it is used by many to break down and filleting small poultry too. Its heavy, sturdy structure allows it to easily cut small bones of fish and poultry but is not recommended on larger bones as it may chip. The 165mm size is to be used for filleting medium to larger fish and is the most common size of all.
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 240mm size is one of the most common for medium pieces of fillets.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Sakon Ginga
    Knife type: Yanagiba
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 235 / 380
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: D-shaped / Magnolia / Wood
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3,2
    Blade height at heel (mm): 32
    Weight (gr): 146
    Notes:
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 300mm size is one of the most common for medium to big pieces of fillets.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Yanagiba 270mm - Right Handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 260 / 415
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Wood
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3,3 / 0,4
    Blade height at heel (mm): 34
    Weight (gr): 173
    Notes:
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    Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. This is a yanagiba for Left handed users The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 300mm size is one of the most common for medium to big pieces of fillets.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Yanagiba 270mm - Left Handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 261 / 413
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Plastic
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3,1 / 0,3
    Blade height at heel (mm): 34
    Weight (gr): 165
    Notes:
     
  • Founded more than 100 years ago in 1919 by Tokie Hokiyama in Tosa – Shikoku Island – Hokiyama cutlery stands on a triangle of values: Tradition, Innovation and practicality. They preserve the original clad forging method cultivated over 800 years of Tosa cutlery history with craftsman spirit and ambitions of making further innovations for the future. While making traditional knives, they keep on searching up-to-date technologies, materials and manufacturing process, and always trying to develop more refined products aiming at further evolution. The Sakon Ginga series is made of Silver-3 (Gingami) stainless steel and cladded with SUS-405 stainless steel, fitted with a Magnolia traditional Wa handle. The Yanagiba (meaning willow leaf blade) is the traditional Japanese Sashimi knife. Used mainly to cut thin slices of fish without damaging the cells of the delicate fish protein. It can also be used for meat. The 300mm size is one of the most common for medium to big pieces of fillets. The 300mm size is used by experienced users to slice larger pieces of fish.
    Brand / Blacksmith: Hokiyama
    Series: Ginga
    Knife type: Yanagiba 300mm - Right Handed
    Blade Length / Total length (mm): 290 / 450
    Grind: Single Bevel
    Finish: Polished
    Steel type: Ginsan
    Forging method: San Mai
    HRC hardness: 62
    Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Oval / Magnolia / Wood
    Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 3,5 / 0,4
    Blade height at heel (mm): 36
    Weight (gr): 205
    Notes:
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