Hatsukokoro has recently emerged as an exciting house brand of H&K distributors based out of Amagasaki, Japan. Cooperating with several of today’s foremost blacksmiths and sharpeners ensures there is a wide variety of aesthetics and steel to choose from under the brand’s banner; a little something for everyone. 

Hatsukokoro's Kumokage ("cloud shadow") kitchen knives are manufactured by Muneishi Cutlery mfg in Tosa using Aogami #2/Blue #2 steel. They feature a rustic kurouchi finish and Damascus cladding on the blade road. Muneishi Cutlery Mfg. was founded in 1955 in Tosa, Japan. It is currently run by third generation Kosuke Muneishi, who specializes in affordable hand forged cutlery in blue steel. We think these are a steal of a deal!

Each of these knives comes with a gorgeous ebony wa handle installed and ready to use.

Brand: Hatsukokoro

Location: Amagasaki, Japan

Blacksmith: Muneishi Hamono

Sharpener: Hatsukokoro

Line: Kumokage

Shape: Honesuki

Construction: San Mai laminate 

Core Steel: Aogami #2

Cladding: Iron Damascus

Grind: 50/50

Finish: Kurouchi

Blade Length: 155mm

Overall Length: 290mm

Spine: 3.5mm

Blade Height: 40mm

Weight: 120g

HRC: 62

Handle Type: Octagonal Wa

Handle Material: Ebony monohandle