A truly magnificent knife made and finished to the highest standards by one of the best blacksmiths.
Product details
- Blade Length: 216mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 375mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 3.17mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 47.4mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 227 grams
- Core Steel: White #2
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 61-62 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Karin wood with black buffalo and 3 spacers
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: HAT-0010
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
This knife is sold including a gyuto sized blade guard.
Blacksmith Profile
Takahiro Nihei for Hatsukokoro
Primarily known for his excellent work on the knives from Konosuke, Nihei san is an outstanding blacksmith who has trained in Sanjo at Yoshikane Hamono.
