Hatsukokoro Kurosagi Petty 150mm

Name: Hatsukokoro Kurosagi Petty 150mm
Brand: Hatsukokoro
SKU: 11501
Price: 120.00 GBP
Availability: OutOfStock

£120.00

A long but nimble petty, the kurosagi is the ideal utility knife to join your main chef knives in the kitchen.

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Currently out of stock

Product Code: 11501

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements

Blade Edge Length: 156mm / 6.14" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
Total Knife Length: 284mm / 11.18" (Blade tip to handle end)
Blade Height: 34.3mm / 1.35" (Heel to spine)
Blade Thickness: 2.94mm / 0.12" (Spine width above the heel)
Total Weight: 84 grams / 2.96 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: Aogami Super Blue Steel
Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
Blade Finish: Kurouchi | Migaki
Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
Handle Style:
Handle Material: Wenge and black buffalo
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 - Kurosagi Aogami Super Blue

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

The consistent flat double bevel grind and relatively thin overall profile perform nicely right from the box and the smoother finishing across the full height of the blade and kurouchi finsh slide neatly through food and all the knives across the range feel light and nimble in hand.

The more adventurous among you might also enjoy working on it to thin it out even further and unleash even more cutting power.

Beauty

Perhaps not the bling of some knives but if you want to truly capture the essence of a Japanese knife then you can't go wrong with a classic half kurouchi finish tapering down to a nice migaki and finally polished exposed core.

In Hand

A lot of kurouchi finish knives can be a little rough to the touch where some of the scale has been left in place but these are polished nicely and smooth to the touch and the heel and spine have been worked on to make sure they're nice and comfortable too.

It's the small details in the finish that do help with the overall feel and it's nicely implemented and consistent across the range.

Durability

Aogami Super steel is a popular choice among blacksmiths and knife owners for its durability and relative ease of maintenance and you should expect this knife to last a long time with careful use and maintenance.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

This is a reactive knife so we'd recommend caring for it following the normal rinse and dry routine after use.

It would also be worth applying drop or two of camellia oil from time to time to help care for and protect it as the patina develops.

Our Verdict

The kurosagi is great value and a fine looking collection of knives and in what's a very competitive price point for most people who are looking to invest in either their first Japanese chef knife or an additional one for their collection, there's a lot of quality for the money.

Hatsukokoro are working with a range of blacksmiths and workshops as they expand and in pairing up with the Motokyuuchi workshop to create these and will be a good choice for those seeking value and a quality aogami super core.

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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