Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Petty 150mm Migaki Curly MapleThe Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Petty 150mm is a stainless clad utility knife best fit for professionals and enthusiasts requiring precise in hand peeling, trimming, and detail work. This double bevel blade features Aogami #2 carbon steel at its core with a Migaki polished finish and sandblasted bevel, measuring 155mm in edge length and weighing 87g. The spine measures 1. 9mm at the heel and tapers to 0. 7mm at the tip, providing a slim profile suited

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Like many products designed for the high-end user

An octagonal ebony handle provides a traditional Japanese grip with a subtle taper and geometric profile

This sanmai stainless Damascus construction is easy to look after and suits users prioritising straightforward care

though the thin geometry behind the edge requires care during use as the blade can be brittle

heat-treating and even sharpening

and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting

Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and offers distinct edge retention characteristics derived from its tungsten and chromium content

Takefu VG10 steel achieves a hardness of 59-61 HRC

The Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for users seeking a pointier Santoku profile with a reactive carbon steel core and stainless cladding

super dense timber along with the beauty of natural buffalo horn guarantees the best possible design combinations and builds the base of the quality K&S custom handle

The latest work by them is the the single bevel line by Myojin Riki Seisakusho