Hatsukokoro Damascus Aogami santoku EN

Since its inception in 2013, H&K Co. Ltd. has sought out the best 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 certain blacksmiths sometimes remains a mystery, which makes things a little more exciting.

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Series: Migaki
Steel: Aogami with Damascus coating
Hardness: 62-63 HRC
Type: Santoku
Blade length: 16.5 cm
Blade height: 4.57 cm
Thickness at heel: 1.6 mm
Thickness at tip: 0.3 mm
Weight: 118 g

Handcrafted, the handle is made of dyed and stabilized boxelder burl, fiberglass spacers and reconstituted stone ferrule and bottom cap.

This new line of knives from Hatsukokoro is made in Tosa, Japan. These knives are sharpened with a slight convexity and a super finish, easily placing them in the laser category. The use of Aogami for a cutting steel makes these knives highly sought after for their ease of use and long life. The suminagashi Damascus cladding attracts you with highly intricate details, making these knives a spectacular choice for a gift.