Hatsukokoro SG2 Ryuhyo Damascus gyuto 210mm EN

Since its founding in 2013, H&K Co. Ltd. has sought out the finest products Japan has to offer. In 2019, we developed our original brand, “Hatsukokoro.” The word Hatsukokoro comes from the Japanese proverb “don’t forget your original intention.”

Due to the contracts stipulated between the brand and the blacksmiths, the identity of some blacksmiths sometimes remains a mystery, which adds a touch of excitement.

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Swordsmith: Unknown
Series: Ryuhyo
Steel: SG2 with Damascus coating
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Type: 210mm gyuto
Blade Length: 21.5 cm
Blade Height: 4.57 cm
Thickness at the heel: 1.6 mm
Thickness at the tip: 0.3 mm
Weight: 138 g

Made by hand, the handle is composed of amboyna burl, brass spacer and resin ferrule.

This new line of knives from Hatsukokoro is called Ryuhyo. The Ryuhyo line is manufactured in Seki, Japan. Seki City is a world-renowned knife-making center that hosts the Seki City Knife Festival and attracts knife enthusiasts from all over the globe. These knives are sharpened with a slight convexity and a superb finish, easily placing them in the laser-cutting category. The use of SG2 cutting steel makes these knives highly sought after for their ease of use and long lifespan. The suminagashi Damascus steel finish captivates with its intricate details, making these knives a spectacular gift choice.