Hatsukokoro Kumokage Damascus B2 honesuki 150mm 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
Blacksmith: Muneishi
Series: Kumokage
Steel: Aogami #2 with Damascus soft iron coating
Hardness: 62 +-1 HRC
Type: 150 mm honesuki
Blade length: 15.3 cm
Blade height: 3.95 cm
Thickness at heel: 5 mm
Thickness at tip: 1 mm
Weight: 138 g

Handcrafted, the handle is made of dyed and stabilized boxelder burl with turquoise stone spacers.

The Kumokage line is hand-forged by Muneishi Hamono in Tosa, Japan. They specialize in hammer-forged knives using Aogami #2 steel. These knives offer incredible value, easy sharpening, and a beautiful rustic appearance.