Hatsukokoro Shinkiro Aogami Super Damascus line is made in Fukushima, Japan, by Nihei Takahiro. He heat-treats them to HRC of 62-63. They feature a rustic kurouchi finish and Damascus cladding on the blade road with nice wenge and buffalo horn octagonal handles. Even grinds on these double-bevel knives make them great for both right- and left-handed users.
Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Nihei Takahiro
Location: Fukushima, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Aogami Super Steel
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi and Damascus
HRC: 62-63+-
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Octagonal Wenge
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 6.7 oz (190 g)
Edge Length: 222 mm
Total Length: 365 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 4.4 mm
Blade Height at Base: 47.5 mm
