Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mmThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa ATS34 Sanmai Bunka 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for first timers, students, and professional chefs seeking a stainless blade with high edge retention. This 180mm Bunka profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating precise slicing, dicing, and chopping of vegetables, fruits, and meats. The blade core comprises ATS34 stainless steel manufactured by Hitachi Special Steel,

a hangiri (半切 or 飯切)

you can use the "pinch" feel to remove the bone

An octagonal stabilised birch handle completes the build

this model presents a polished sanmai finish that serves as a functional alternative to Damascus variants within the Hatsukokoro range

effortless slicing without excessive downward pressure

I naturally wanted to offer more handle options to my customers because of the above mentioned case

ensuring full board contact for clean separation of produce

HAP-40 powdered semi-stainless steel achieves 64–68 HRC hardness and contains tungsten and vanadium for wear resistance

and weighs 238g

This durable timber features deep brown to black coloration and a fine texture that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns

8 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 2

After World War II Sugimoto was the first to begin producing Western and Chinese-style knives