Hatsukokoro Hayabusa AS Santoku

The Hayabusa ranges in various core steels from Hatsukokoro all boast a laser profile and lightweight feel in hand when fitted with the wa handles and the AS line is another nice choice of steel on offer with a high level of hardness and edge retention.

This is a well finished and visually appealing knife, the hairline migaki finish is consistent and runs down to the core steel which will develop a nice contrasting patina to compliment the stainless cladding and when paired with the simple but classy mono bubinga wood handles it's a great look.

You'll definitely notice that in hand, the Hayabusa is a light knife - it's a laser profile and so nice and thin all the way up to the spine which is also thin without too much taper. 

Hatsukokoro have also done a nice job on this range rounding the edges of the choil and spine, it's subtle but noticeable and it's the little touches like this that are appreciated and elevate a knife.

The Super Blue core steel has been heat treated to around 64 HRC so in terms of edge retention, you're going to get a lot of use between sharpening.

At this level of hardness you might want to be aware of maintaining good cutting technique but otherwise you can enjoy a high level of durability and edge retention.

The Super Blue is a carbon steel core and the knife is clad in stainless steel so is relatively easy to maintain and resharpen although with the high level of hardness it may take a little longer to sharpen but it's more a matter of patience!

Just follow our normal carbon steel care instructions and this is a knife you will be using for many years. For long term care we'd recommend a carbon steel care kit.