Name: Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Hakata
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0197-##
Price: 125.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£125.00

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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Product Code: HAT-0197-##

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Knife Measurements - Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurouchi Hakata

Blade Edge Length: 168mm / 6.61" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 322mm / 12.68" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 48.9mm / 1.93" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 4.2mm / 0.17" (Spine width above the heel) 1.9mm / 0.07" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.3mm / 0.05" (Measured 15mm from tip)
Total Weight: 158 grams / 5.57 oz

Range Specifications

Core Steel: Aogami Blue #2
Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
Handle Material: Octagonal Bubinga
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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