Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Sujihiki 250mm. Hatsukokoro's Kumokage ("cloud shadow") kitchen knives are manufactured by Tosa craftsmen using Blue #2 steel with a hardness rating of HRC 62+-. 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
Location: Tosa, Japan
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Soft Iron
Finish: Kurouchi and Damascus
HRC: 62+-
Edge Grind: Even
Engraving: Stamped
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 8.8 oz/ 250g
Blade Length: 252mm
Overall Length: 405mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4mm
Blade Height at Heel: 38mm
