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 - R2

Developed by Kobe Steel in Japan, the R2 steel is a powered steel well known for excellent wear resistance. The steel is believed to have the same composition as the SG2 steel - when distributed by Takefu Special Steel.

About the Finish - Migaki

Migaki (磨き) means polished but not necessarily as finely polished like a mirror finish. The finish gives knives a minimalist and elegant look though the degree of polishing varies from one blacksmith to the next.

Hatsukokoro R2 Migaki Santoku 180mm

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