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
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