Hatsukokoro is a brand from Amagasaki close to Osaka City. They collaborate with various blacksmiths and sharpeners around Japan and develop new series in an attempt to make some of the best knives in the world, but also really good knives in a lower price range to be able to supply all different needs.
The name Jihada comes from the beautiful pattern of carbon moving around in the soft iron.
Blacksmith Takahiro Nihei is a craftsman from Fukushima Prefecture, he started an apprenticeship with Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo in 2011 to develop his blacksmithing skills. He is well trained in forging, grinding and engraving during his time at Sanjo, with exceptional attention to detail. In 2019, Takarhiro started his own workshop in Fukushima City.
| Brand/series |
Hatsukokoro Jihada Katana |
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Type |
Sujihiki |
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Forging and steel
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White #2 / soft iron |
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Grinding
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50/50 |
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Handle type
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Japanese WA-Handle |
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Stainless steel
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NO |
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Hardness
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61/62 |
Specs
(May vary due to handmade)
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Length: 390mm.
Height: 40mm.
Weight: 296g.
Width out of the handle: 4mm.
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