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.

Kajin (meaning Fire of Gods) is yet a new series from Hatsukokoro, combining the excellent Blue-2 (Aogami-2) carbon steel with a stainless clad for less maintenance and trouble. Ultra thin for the laser type lovers, Features a Migaki / Polished finish and a Wa octagonal mono ebony handle that matches perfectly.

The Kiritsuke is a hybrid knife, similar to a Gyuto but with a K-Tip suitable for delicate tasks and ideal for push cutting technique. It is a knife that is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for a wide range of tasks. Is shaped for cutting the vast majority of meats, fishes, vegetables and fruits. Can be also used as a slicer alternative to Sujihiki. The 240mm size is suitable for experienced home cooks and professionals.

Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro
Series: Kaijin
Knife type: Kiritsuke 240mm
Blade Length / Total length (mm): 240 / 390
Grind: 50/50
Finish: Polished / Satin
Steel type: Blue-2 (Aogami-2) / Stainless clad
Forging method: San Mai
HRC hardness: 62
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2,1 / 0,25
Blade height at heel (mm): 52
Weight (gr): 193
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