Hatsukokoro's Shirasagi ("egret") Single Bevel knives are produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho in Tosa using Blue #2 steel.
The Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Deba 165mm is a single-bevel knife that is meant for right-handed users only. This is a great deal on a hard-to-find item that is made by a small blacksmith shop. It comes with a nice kasumi (polished) finish. The steel is Blue #2, which is an excellent quality carbon steel that needs to be wiped dry after hand washing to avoid rust. Once a patina forms, it will turn black and will become less reactive.Brand: Hatsukokoro
Location: Tosa, Japan
Steel: Aogami #2 (Blue #2)
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kasumi
Edge Grind: Single-Bevel, Right-Handed, Traditional
Engraving: Laser
Handle: Wenge Octagonal
Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
Weight: 11.7 oz/ 332g
Blade Length: 173 mm
Overall Length: 320 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 7.3 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 50.6 mm
The Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Deba 165mm is a single-bevel knife that is meant for right-handed users only. This is a great deal on a hard-to-find item that is made by a small blacksmith shop. It comes with a nice kasumi (polished) finish. The steel is Blue #2, which is an excellent quality carbon steel that needs to be wiped dry after hand washing to avoid rust. Once a patina forms, it will turn black and will become less reactive.
