165mm Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Aogami Kasumi Wa Santoku
165mm Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Aogami Kasumi Wa Santoku
This is a food prep knife designed for users who value excellent sharpness and edge retention and who can tolerate the reactivity of the blade as they are prone to discolor food they come in contact with. They are best honed with leather strops and sharpened on high-grit waterstones.
H & K’s house brand is called Hatsukokoro. The brand is supplied by a handful of manufacturers from different notable knifemaking regions such as Seki, Tosa and Sanjo.
Location: Amagasaki, Japan
Line: Kurokuma
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: Aogami #2(Blue #2)
Cladding: Iron
Finish: Kurouchi & Polished Kasumi
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal teak with buffalo horn ferrule.
Weight: ~144g
Blade Length: ~154mm
Overall Length: ~305mm
Thickness at Heel: ~3.18mm
Blade Height: ~48mm
The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
***A Note On 2025 Tarriffs for U.S. and International Customers***
Beginning April 5, 2025, Japanese imports entering the U.S. will be subject to a 10% tariff, increasing prices for domestic customers of District Cutlery.
International customers may face additional customs charges, including local VAT and duties with applicable fees, potentially remitted to regulatory authorities on their behalf to ensure compliance. These tariffs may effect costs until further notice.
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