Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Hakata
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The Hakata knife is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife from the Hakata region of Fukuoka, known for its distinctive shape.
It features a tall heel, a flat to slightly curved edge, and a pointed kiritsuke-style tip. This design allows for a variety of cutting techniques—push cuts, slicing, and some rocking motions—blending elements of the Santoku, Bunka and Gyuto. The taller profile provides good knuckle clearance, while the sharp tip excels at precise tasks like trimming and scoring.
Highly adaptable, the Hakata knife is ideal for chopping vegetables, slicing proteins, and fine prep work and so is a very useful all-rounder.
ℹ️ This knife has been coated with a food-safe protective lacquer on the blade for transport and storage. It is recommended you remove it before use.
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- Blade Length: 168mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 322mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 48.9mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 4.2mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.9mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.3mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 158 grams
Range Specifications
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
- Handle Material: Octagonal Bubinga
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
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