This Hatsukokoro knife is made of Silver#3 or Gin#3 which is a stainless steel with a high carbon content. The high carbon content makes this knife have hard properties, so it is very long to maintain its sharpness retention. This knife is made with a kiritsuke profile that has a K-tip, suitable for everyday use and has a blade that is not too thin so this knife still has a very comfortable weight for everyday use. The neck and spine of this knife have also been polished so it is comfortable to hold and use.

Knife Type: Bunka atau All Purpose Kitchen Knife

Blade Length: 170mm

Total Length: 320mm

Height at the heel: 47.0mm

Thickness at the heel: 2.5mm

Weight: 166 gram

Blade Steel Type: Silver#3 or Gin#3

Cladding: Stailness Steel

Blade Edge: Double Bevel

Handle Material: Octagonal Ebony Handle

Hardness: ~61 HRC

Hand crafted in Japan

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