Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White #2 Gyuto 210mm

Hatsukokoro, a house brand of H&K distributors based in Amagasaki, Japan, has recently gained attention for its collaboration with some of today's leading blacksmiths and sharpeners. The brand offers a wide variety of aesthetics and steel types, ensuring there's something for everyone.

Kurokaze Line

The Kurokaze line offers some of the best value in Japanese cutlery today. These knives are made with a core of Shirogami #2 (white paper steel), clad in stainless steel, and finished with Kurouchi. They are impressive, affordable, and easy to maintain. Each knife comes with a beautiful ebony Wa handle, ready for use.

Specifications

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Location: Amagasaki, Japan
• Line: Kurokaze
• Shape: Gyuto
• Core Steel: White #2
• Construction: San-Mai laminate
• Grind: 50/50
• Finish: Kurouchi
• Cladding: Stainless Steel
• Blade Length: 210mm
• Overall Length: 350mm
• Spine: 3.3mm
• Height: 52mm
• Weight: 170g
• HRC: 61-62
• Handle Style: Ebony Wa Handle