Name: Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0215-##
Price: 160.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£160.00

This is an excellent workhorse profile with its flat grind running down to a thin and well finished edge. An ideal all rounder with a longer flat belly perfect for push cutting and chopping.

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First Impressions

Translating to "Grey Heron" the Aosagi from Hatsukokoro is an impressive Sakai made, hand forged workhorse with a flat grind running to a well finished edge and a light taper from heel to tip.

Beauty

The hazy kasumi finish of the core Blue #2 steel and contrasting kurouchi cladding are subtle and well finished for knives at this price point.

These are knives with an unfussy traditional look and feel and contrasted nicely by the immensely stylish olive wood handles - we are big fans.

In Hand

The heel of the blade has been rounded off a little to enhance comfort but in keeping with the very traditional hand forged nature, the spine has not been but overall the Aosagi is a nice mid weight knife to work with.

Durability

Edge retention for the Aosagi thanks to the heat treat to ~63HRC is good and with the robust Sakai workhorse profile that performance will last well between sharpening sessions.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

Both the core and cladding (soft iron) are reactive steel so this knife does require care between uses to ensure it's washed and dried as with all carbon steel knives while a protective patina forms.

Blue #2 steel is easy to sharpen and develops a good edge relatively quickly on a whetstone when it's time to sharpen.

Our Verdict

Definitely another quality knife at a very competitive price point from Hatsukokoro. Ideal for anyone who's looking towards more of the thicker workhorse profile but without it being overly thick.

Thin behind the edge and well finished overall the Aosagi is an enjoyable knife to use and over time will develop a great patina too.

Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro Aosagi Blue #2 Kurouchi Gyuto 210mm

Blade Edge Length: 205mm / 8.07" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 350mm / 13.78" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 42.6mm / 1.68" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.85mm / 0.11" (Spine width above the heel) 2.2mm / 0.09" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.4mm / 0.06" (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 163 grams / 5.75 oz

Range Specifications

Core Steel: Aogami Blue #2
Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
Hardness: ~63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
Handle Material: Octagonal olive wood
Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (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 finishes.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Meet the maker

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko are a brand who collaborate with wide range of master blacksmiths, workshops and factories. Their knives and accessories range from entirely hand forged pieces from master blacksmiths through to products from workshops who make use of modern machinery and techniques to forge knives with extreme precision.

Thanks to their constant innovation and passion for development Hatsukokoro's knives and accessories have quickly become a favourite of our customers.

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