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
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