Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Santoku 180mm. 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: Octagonal Wenge
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 5.8 oz (160g)
Blade Length: 183mm
Total Length: 324mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 3.7mm
Blade Height at Base: 48.3mm
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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Santoku 180mm, July 23, 2022
Posted By: Heather
Beautiful knife and handle. 7/10 sharpness, wish I had gotten the finishing service on this but was still able to breeze through prep as a home cook with this knife. Great first Japanese knife!