180mm Hatsukokoro Kumokage Aogami Damascus Wa Bunka
180mm Hatsukokoro Kumokage Aogami Damascus Wa Bunka
H & K’s house brand is called Hatsukoro. The brand is supplied by a handful of manufacturers from different notable knifemaking regions such as Seki and Tosa. Our first import shipment from H & K included the Kumokage line and the Shinkiro line. Kumokage translates to “cloud shadow”. The knives are hand-forged damascus-clad blue #2 steel from a factory in Tosa. We had them affixed with wenge and buffalo horn handles with a diagonal-cut base. We think they offer exceptional performance and beauty for the price.
Location: Amagasaki, Japan
Line: Kumokage
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: Aogami #2(Blue #2) HRC~63
Cladding: Non-stainless Damascus
Finish: Kurouchi
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: Octagonal wenge with buffalo horn ferrule
Weight: ~ grams
Blade Length: ~180mm
Overall Length: ~mm
Thickness at Heel: ~mm
Blade Height: ~mm
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.
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