Hatsukokoro Kuronami Blue 2 Hakata Style Bunka 165mm

Hatsukokoro Kuronami Blue 2 Hakata Style Bunka 165mmThe Hatsukokoro Kuronami Blue 2 Hakata Style Bunka 165mm is a double bevel carbon steel knife best fit for first timers and students seeking an entry level reactive blade. This general purpose profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and chopping tasks with precision. The 165mm blade length and flat edge profile enable control for intricate work such as julienning fruits, vegetables, and meats.

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Teak handle and  horn ferrule

balancing artistic craftsmanship with functional geometry for daily kitchen work

This high-end tool steel offers excellent edge retention and wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy

providing durability and intricate grain patterns

Forged in Aomori by eighth-generation mastersmith Go Yoshizawa

is still hand forged and sharped by skilled craftsmen from Sakai

Weighing 225g with a total length of 303mm

The matt migaki tsuchime finish pairs with an octagonal ebony handle featuring a black horn ferrule for a comfortable grip during precision cutting

A western pakka wood handle with bolster provides a dense laminate grip that pairs with the double-bevel blade for balanced operation

Weighing 165 g with a 50 mm heel height

Takefu VG10 stainless steel achieves 59-61 HRC hardness and offers stain resistance alongside good edge retention