Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm
Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm

Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku2 Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm

£235.00

Unquestionably a piece of art in the shape of a knife with one of the best deep acid etched rainbow damascus finishes around, the Hinotori petty is also an exceptionally well made and sharpened laser profile knife. 

Extremely thin at the edge and performance of a very high standard and impressive edge retention from the V-Toku2 core steel gives you the best of everything.

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Product Code: HAT-0281

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements
  • Blade Edge Length: 151mm / 5.94" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Knife Length: 275mm / 10.83" (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 29.2mm / 1.15" (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2mm / 0.08" (Spine width above the heel) 0.75mm / 0.03" (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 69 grams / 2.43 oz

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.

Range Specifications
  • Core Steel: V-Toku2
  • Cladding Steel: Stainless
  • Blade Finish: Damascus | Rainbow
  • Hardness: 63-64 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
  • Handle Material: Octagonal Walnut with black buffalo bolster
  • Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

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

Hatsukokoro - Hinotori Rainbow Damascus

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

Outstanding! As a first impression, it's hard to beat opening the box of a rainbow damascus knife, especially when it's one as deeply patterned as the Hinotori.

It's also immediately obvious this is a very high quality knife, the laser profile is extremely thin behind the edge and marries high performance with looks.

Beauty

The Hinotori is similar to Hatsukokoro's other V-Toku2 rainbow damascus range, the Kujaku with some subtle but distinct differences.

The finish on this knife is less of mirror polish and a slightly deeper matte look thanks to the stronger acid used in the etching process to bring out those stunning patterns.

The first knives in the Hinotori range were finished with a dark etch on the core steel tbut this proved difficult to reliably finish and the makers of the knives have refined the process to make that core steel closer to a polished finish instead.

In Hand

True laser performance from a knife that's very well finished and with nice touches like a subtle smoothing of the heel and spine. It's light, nimble and an absolute joy to hold and use.

Durability

V-Toku2 is a high-carbon "specialty" alloy produced by Takefu Special Steel in Japan. It is often described as a bridge between traditional Japanese high-carbon steels (like Hitachi’s Blue Paper steel) and more modern, cleaner alloys.

In the world of kitchen knives, V-Toku2 has been designed to achieve extreme sharpness while remaining slightly more "approachable" for the maker and user than some of its counterparts.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

The core steel is reactive so will develop a patina as it reacts with the acids and moisture in your foods. Other than that, our normal care instructions always apply and for day to day care. 

For longer term care and upkeep we recommend our carbon steel care kit which has everything you need to keep your carbon knives in tip top condition.

Our Verdict

Yes, yes, yes - we know that rainbow damascus finish is so eye catching it's hard to look away and that when picking a knife you should focus on performance over looks.

The great news here is that this is a range that is superbly made, boasts an excellent edge and so performance and edge retention is top notch.

That it combines performance with sensational good looks is a wonderful bonus and this is a range that's a great option for those wanting to add a rainbow damascus knife to their collection without it breaking the bank.

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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