Hatsukokoro Saihyo Damascus SG2 santoku EN

Since its founding in 2013, H&K Co. Ltd. has sought out the finest products Japan has to offer. In 2019, we launched our original brand, “Hatsukokoro.” The word “Hatsukokoro” comes from the Japanese proverb, “Never forget your original intention.”

Due to the terms of the contracts between the brand and the blacksmiths, the identities of some blacksmiths remain a mystery—which makes things a little more exciting.

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Unknown
Series: Saihyo
Steel: SG2 with damask finish
Hardness: 63–64 HRC
Type: Santoku
Blade length: 16.5 cm
Blade height: 4.57 cm
Thickness at the heel: 1.6 mm
Thickness at the tip: 0.3 mm
Weight: 118 g

Handcrafted, the handle is made of dyed and stabilized birch wood with a raffia-patterned Corian spacer.

This new line of knives from Hatsukokoro is called Saihyo, which translates to “diamond dust.” The Saihyo line is manufactured in Seki, Japan. Seki City is a world-renowned knife-making hub that hosts the Seki City Knife Festival and attracts knife enthusiasts from around the globe. These knives are sharpened with a slight convex curve and a super-fine finish, easily placing them in the “laser-sharp” category. The use of SG2 steel for the cutting edge makes these knives highly sought after for their ease of use and long lifespan. The suminagashi damask finish captivates with its intricate details, making these knives a spectacular choice for a gift.