Product Details

Origin (Made in): Tosa, Kōchi Prefecture, Japan Brand: Hatsukokoro Knife Type: Gyuto Blade Construction: Sanmai Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind) Hagane (Core Steel): Aogami #1 (Blue #1) Jigane (Cladding): Soft Iron Hardness: 62 HRC Hand-forged, hand-ground, hand-sharpened Blade Finishes: Kurouchi Blade Length (heel-to-tip): 210mm (8.3") Blade Height (at heel): 48mm Spine Thickness Above heel: 3.0mm Middle: 1.9mm Handle Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal) Material: plywood cap and wenge wood handle Length: 133mm Overall Length: 361mm Weight: 203g (7.16oz)