210mm Hatsukokoro Hayabusan HAP40 Wa Gyuto
210mm Hatsukokoro Hayabusan HAP40 Wa Gyuto
H & K is a Japanese knife manufacturer and their house brand is called Hatsukokoro. 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. The Hayabusa lines also come in other high grade stainless and semi stainless steel. We think they offer exceptional performance and beauty for the price.
Location: Amagasaki, Japan
Line: Hayabusa HAP40
Construction: San mai
Edge Steel: HAP40 (HRC~66)
Cladding: Stainless steel
Finish: Migaki
Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)
Handle: 8-sided ebony
Weight: ~146g
Blade Length: 210mm
Overall Length: ~355mm
Thickness at Heel: ~2.1mm
Blade Height: ~46.3mm
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.
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.
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***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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I look forward to using, as I learn about the makers, as I compare it to my other HAP40 gyuto.
Thanks!
Factory edge was nice and usable out of the box. I'm satisfied with the edge but some people might want to touch it up. Slightly rounded spine and choil make for some decent comfort, and balance is great.
Yes indeed! Thanks Raymond
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