Product Description

✨ Hatsukokoro – Kokoro, an Unbreakable Spirit ✨

Hatsukokoro is a house brand distributed from Amagasaki, Hyogo, Japan, working closely with some of Japan’s finest bladesmiths. Each knife is crafted by experienced blacksmiths and carefully designed to deliver optimal performance, precision, and balance. Hatsukokoro knives embody traditional Japanese craftsmanship combined with thoughtful modern design.

This knife is handmade in Japan, ensuring exceptional quality and attention to detail.

Specifications

• Knife Type: Kiritsuke Yanagiba

• Blade Length: 270 mm

• Total Length: 410 mm

• Blade Height: 38 mm

• Blade Thickness: 3.95 mm

• Weight: 298 g

• Blade Steel: Silver #3 (Ginsan) Stainless Steel

• Edge: Single-bevel

• Handle Material: Octagonal Wenge Wood with Black Buffalo Horn ferrule

• Hardness: 61–62 HRC

Usage

The Yanagiba is traditionally used for slicing sashimi and a wide variety of seafood, allowing for clean, precise cuts that preserve texture and appearance.