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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Honesuki 150mm

£136.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Honesuki

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core (Pre-etched), Soft Iron Kurouchi Damascus Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Bubinga

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

150mm

Overall Length

290mm

Spine Thickness

4mm/2.5mm

Blade Height

39mm

Weight

131g

HRC

62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Honesuki is the single or double bevel knife for breaking down poultry. Its thick blade and angled tip allow for heavy duty tasks and also precise work.

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use. 

Introducing

Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hatsukokoro partners closely with a wide network of skilled Japanese blacksmiths (Think Yoshikane, Myojin, Yauji and many more) and manufacturers to create an expansive range of kitchen knives. Their approach is rooted in collaboration — drawing on the strengths of various makers across Japan to develop collections that span from accessible entry-level pieces to exceptional high-performance tools.

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Jonathan Jose
One of the best!

The Kumokage Blue honesuki is one of the most comfy knife i have for it purpose. It literally just glide along effortlessly while cutting meat as if im cutting jellies!! Amazing! My only worry is if i can make it as sharp as it is now when the time comes.. hopefully it will be a long future away lol!! 😅😅