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 Ryuhyo Series feature a beautiful Damascus pattern. Made of SG-2 Powdered stainless steel, a very thin grind, lightweight and nimble – this is a knife for the laser lovers. Complemented with an olive wood Octagonal Wa handle to make it even more beautiful..

The Bunka is a multi-purpose knife and similar to Nakiri with usually a slightly different nose shape and shorter profile. Recommended mainly for push cut, slice and chopping cutting techniques. The Bunka was developed as an evolution to Nakiri with a more pointed nose for more delicate cuts.

Brand / Blacksmith Hatsukokoro
Series: Ryuhyo
Knife type: Bunka 180mm
Blade Length / Total length (mm): 175 / 312
Grind: 50/50
Finish: Dmascus Polished
Steel type: SG-2
Forging method: Damascus
HRC hardness: 62
Handle type / Material / Ferrule: Wa /Olive wood
Spine Thickness at heel / tip (mm): 2
Blade height at heel (mm): 49
Weight (gr): 128
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