About the Brand - Hatsukokoro

Hatsukokoro is a brand by H&K Co. Ltd, a wholesaler of world-class Japanese products. Their collection features an array of knives crafted by renowned blacksmiths from across Japan, including names like Yoshikane hamono, Satoshi Nakagawa, Yoshihiro Yauji, and Muneishi hamono1. These skilled artisans contribute their expertise to create exceptional blades under the Hatsukokoro brand name.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三徳) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Steel - Aogami Super

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) Super steel has the highest amount of carbon among the Aogami steels meaning the greatest hardness and edge retention. Many knife makers see this steel as one of the best steels to work with. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

Hatsukokoro Aogami Super Santoku 180mm

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