Description & specifications
Hatsukokoro is a brand from Amagasaki near Osaka City. They collaborate with various blacksmiths and sharpeners throughout Japan, developing new series in an effort to create some of the best knives in the world, but also very good knives in a lower price range to cater to all different needs.
The Kurogane series is made with Aogami #2 in the core and soft iron cladding, so it requires a bit of care when using, but it makes up for it in cutting ability and ease of sharpening.
The handle is a classic Japanese octagonal WA handle made of Bubinga.
| Brand/Series | Hatsukokoro Kurogane |
| Type | Honesuki |
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Aogami 2 & Iron Cladding |
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50/50 |
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Octagonal Mono-Bubinga Handle |
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NO |
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62/63 |
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Specs (May vary due to handmade nature) |
Length: 150mm. Height: mm. Weight: g. Width at handle: 3mm. |
The knife must never be washed in a dishwasher, must not cut hard items such as bones, cartilage, frozen items, or hard cheeses. Remember that it is one of the properties of thin, hard metal that it risks chipping.
Maintenance & use
Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.
Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.
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