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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 usually undisclosed but some of the most experienced blacksmiths. The Ginsan Series are made by Satoshi Nakagawa who is the disciple of the legendary Kenichi Shiraki and is now considered among the top 5 blacksmiths in Japan. Made by Silver3 stainless steel, one of the sharpest steels in Japanese knife making, with high edge retention but at the same time easy to sharpen. Sharpened by Morihio San, a legend among sharpeners in Sakai. Features a beautiful octagonal Wa handle made by Ebony. 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.
Hatsukokoro / Nakagawa Nakagawa Ginsan Petty 150 145/270 50/50 San Mai Ginsan (Silver3) Polished (Migaki) 61 Ebony no ferrule 2,3/0,35 30 76 -
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:
