Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm is a reactive carbon steel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a budget friendly workhorse with a rustic aesthetic. Produced in Tosa as part of the Shikkoku line, this double bevel blade features Aogami #2 steel at 61 63 HRC clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish. The 165mm bunka profile has a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip,

9 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 0

Blue Frost (Blue 1 Mizu-Honyaki) and White Fame (White 1 Mizu-Honyaki) are both forged by Togashi-san

this yanagiba provides accessible factory precision for household users learning traditional Japanese cutting techniques

Hardness(HRC): 60-61

this knife presents specific geometry for precision tasks

Myojin Riki produces this knife in Tosa

it requires standard care to maintain the migaki finish and edge geometry during sharpening

also known as magnolia wood

best fit for students and enthusiasts requiring a compact carbon steel blade for precision tasks

providing stain resistance and edge retention suitable for high-volume use

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Sugimoto was the first to begin producing Western and Chinese-style knives