| Brand / Blacksmith | Hatsukokoro |
| Series: | Hayabusa SG2 |
| Knife type: | Kiritsuke Gyuto 240 |
| Blade Length / Total length (mm): | 240 / 385 |
| Grind: | 50/50 |
| Finish: | San Mai |
| Steel type: | SG-2 (R-2 ) |
| Forging method: | Polished (Migaki) |
| HRC hardness: | 62-63 |
| Handle type / Material / Ferrule: | Octagonal / Wenge / Horn |
| Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): | 2,4 |
| Blade height at heel (mm): | 52 |
| Weight (gr): | 176 |
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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. The Hayabusa SG2 Series are true lasers. Made of new technology SG2 powder stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Wenge octagonal handle. For the thin and light knife lovers!! 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.
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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. The Hayabusa SG2 Series are true lasers. Made of new technology SG2 powder stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Wenge octagonal handle. For the thin and light knife lovers!! With a tall blade and rounded nose, the Santoku is a versatile, all over, knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. The name Santoku means “Three-purpose” (virtues). Used mainly with chopping and push cuts.
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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. The Hayabusa SG2 Series are true lasers. Made of new technology SG2 powder stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Wenge octagonal handle. For the thin and light knife lovers!! Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm is a commonly used size, handy for both professional and home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hayabusa SG2 Knife type: Gyuto 240 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 235 / 385 Grind: 50/50 Finish: San Mai Steel type: SG-2 (R-2 ) Forging method: Polished (Migaki) HRC hardness: 62-63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2 / 0,35 Blade height at heel (mm): 50 Weight (gr): 160 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. The Hayabusa SG2 Series are true lasers. Made of new technology SG2 powder stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Wenge octagonal handle. For the thin and light knife lovers!! The Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hayabusa SG2 Knife type: Petty 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 145 / 270 Grind: 50/50 Finish: San Mai Steel type: SG-2 (R-2 ) Forging method: Polished (Migaki) HRC hardness: 62-63 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Octagonal / Wenge / Horn Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,9 / 0,35 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 68 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. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it's extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it's light weight! Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 195mm is a common size, for mostly home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Gyuto 195 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 200 / 340 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 44 Weight (gr): 133 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. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it’s extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it’s light weight! Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 210mm is a common size, for most professional and home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Gyuto 210 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 210/350 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7/0,2 Blade height at heel (mm): 50 Weight (gr): 140 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. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it’s extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it’s light weight! With a tall blade and rounded nose, the Santoku is a versatile, all over, knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. The name Santoku means “Three-purpose” (virtues). Used mainly with chopping and push cuts. This specific knife can also be used as a tall petty because of its size.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Ko - Santoku 150 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150 / 275 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 38 Weight (gr): 83 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. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it’s extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it’s light weight! The Nakiri, that looks like a small cleaver, is a specialized knife for vegetables. It is a double bevel knife and has a tall, thin blade in order to go through vegetables easily. It is a very popular knife throughout Japan as well as the rest of the world because its specialized profile makes the veggie preparation so easy. Feels nimble in the handle despite its size and its thin blade is designed for precise cuts. Perfect for chopping, slicing and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Nakiri 160 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 165 / 305 Grind: 50/51 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 62 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,5 Blade height at heel (mm): 52 Weight (gr): 162 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. The Hikari Series are made of new technology SLD SEMI stainless steel that holds an edge for very long but at the same time is easy to sharpen. Polished finish with a distinct lamination line makes it look beautiful combined with a perfect fit and finish and a Mono Ebony octagonal handle. The most impressive characteristic of this series is it's extreme, laser like, grind and blade thickness as well as it's light weight! With a tall blade and rounded nose, the Santoku is a versatile, all over, knife that is suitable for cutting meat, fish, or vegetables. The name Santoku means “Three-purpose” (virtues). Used mainly with chopping and push cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Hikari Knife type: Santoku 170 Blade Length / Total length (mm): 170 / 305 Grind: 50/50 Finish: Polished / Satin Steel type: SLD Forging method: San Mai HRC hardness: 61 Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa / Mono Ebony Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 1,7 / 0,25 Blade height at heel (mm): 47 Weight (gr): 134 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. 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 lovers, Features a Migaki / Polished finish and a Wa octagonal mono ebony handle that matches perfectly. Meaning “Beef knife” in Japanese, the Gyuto is the most common and basic of all knives, the Japanese version of the classic western Chef’s knife. It is used as a multi-purpose knife, suitable for meat, fish, vegetables and more. Can be used with almost all different cutting techniques. The 240mm is the right size, for both professional and experienced home cooks.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Kaijin Knife type: Gyuto 240mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 240 / 387 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 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 52 Weight (gr): 190 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. 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 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. 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. Petty is one of the most commonly used knives in the kitchen. A small, general-purpose knife used for peeling, shaping, and slicing fruits and vegetables, chopping herbs, and making garnishes that also can be used in handheld cuts.
Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro Series: Kaijin Knife type: Petty 150mm Blade Length / Total length (mm): 150/275 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): 1,7 / 0,3 Blade height at heel (mm): 30 Weight (gr): 80 Notes:
