Name: Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue #2 Gyuto 240mm
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: HAT-0009
Price: 418.0 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

First Impressions

Wow! This is a big knife, the Komorebi has been designed to provide additional height for those who prefer a taller knife and it's instantly noticeable they're a taller profile and a relatively thick knife along the spine but that tapers to the excellently finished edge that has been hand finished on natural stones.

Beauty

In Hatsukokoro's words, "Komorebi is an untranslatable word, which eloquently captures the effect of sunlight streaming through the leaves of the trees. The shadow created on the ground, or even in our curtains, describes this everyday beauty".

It's hard to put it more poetically, this is an understated knife once you get past its size but there's a lot of visual depth to it and it will patina and age magnificently.

In Hand

In hand, the knife is comfortable and well balanced but of course given its a taller profile you can feel that extra height and it's nice to have the additional clearance for larger items.

Durability

You'll have no problems with long term use, the 3 layer blue #2 core and cladding construction provides a durable edge and will patina nicely with use over time.

Ease of Care

Follow our normal and carbon steel and general care tips and this is a knife you'll enjoy for many years.

Our Verdict

If you've been looking for a bigger gyuto and extra height clearance then this is undoubtedly one to consider. The finish is excellent and the attention to detail is clear to see and right out of the box you can feel the natural stone finish that's been applied.

There's no doubt it's priced at a very competitive point with some significant and high profile premium knives as its competition but it doesn't feel out of place as a knife you might look to invest in for your heaviest use.

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Product details

Blade Length: 249mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Length: 407mm (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 56.1mm (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 3.66mm (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 228 grams
Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel

The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.

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Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
Hardness: 60-62 (HRC)
Handle Style: Japanese
Handle Material: Octagonal teak with black buffalo
Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)

Product SKU: HAT-0009

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.

Protection & care for this knife

Due to the height and thickness of the spine of this knife we currently only have the gyuto sized blade guard which will protect the blade.

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Blacksmith Profile

Hatsukokoro

Based in Seki city, Hatsukoroko employ a range of techniques and work with a selection of master blacksmiths working entirely by hand and for some ranges, they make use of modern machinery to combine craft with extreme precision.

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Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue #2 Gyuto 240mm