Hatsukokoro Saihyo Damascus SG2 kiritsuke 240 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: Saihyo
Steel: SG2
Finish: Damascus
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Type: Kiritsuke 240mm
Blade Length: 24.2 cm
Blade Height: 4.42 cm
Thickness at the heel: 1.8 mm
Thickness at the tip: 0.4 mm
Weight: 167 g

Handmade, the handle is made of stabilized hybrid pine cone with resin and a bronze spacer.

This new line of Hatsukokoro knives is made in Seki, Japan. Seki City is a world-renowned knife-making hub 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.