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Hatsukokoro Saihyo ("diamond dust") SG2 Damascus Santoku 180mm. Hatsukokoro kitchen knives are manufactured in Echizen, Japan, by Yoshihiro Yauji, using SG2 powdered tool steel with a hardness rating of HRC 62-63+-. They have a gorgeous finish and Black Damascus cladding on the blade and are paired with lovely ebony octagonal handles. Even grinds on these double-bevel knives make them great for both right- and left-handed users.
The word "Kurozome" (黒染め) in Japanese translates to "black dyeing" or "black dye."Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Yoshihiro Yauji
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: San Mai
Edge Steel: SG2
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Black Damascus
HRC: 62+-
Edge Grind: Even
Engraving: Etched
Handle: Octagonal Ebony
Weight: 4.6 oz (130 g)
Edge Length: 183 mm
Total Length: 322 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.9 mm
Blade Height: 47.2 mm
The word "Kurozome" (黒染め) in Japanese translates to "black dyeing" or "black dye."
