Hatsukokoro Saihyo Damascus gyuto 210mm 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 some blacksmiths sometimes remains a mystery, which makes things a little more exciting.

Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: It’s a mystery
Series: Saihyo
Steel: SG2 with Damascus coating
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Type: 210mm gyuto
Blade length: 21.5 cm
Blade height: 4.57 cm
Thickness at heel: 1.6 mm
Thickness at tip: 0.3 mm
Weight: 138 g

Handcrafted, the handle is made of dyed and stabilized black ash burl in a live cut, with a brass spacer and a Fordite ferrule.

This new line of knives from Hatsukokoro is called Saihyo, which translates to diamond dust. The Saihyo line is made in Seki, Japan. Seki-city is a world-renowned knife-making powerhouse that hosts the Seki City Cutlery Festival and attracts knife enthusiasts from around the world. These knives are sharpened with a slight convexity and a super finish, easily placing them in the laser category. The use of SG2 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.