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As this knife has no stainless cladding, the reactive san-mai construction requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The octagonal Black Chacate handle pairs with the 119g blade to create a traditional Japanese grip for precision deboning work. This Kumokage line combines artistic damascus etching with functional boning geometry for users who value both collectability and performance in a specialized poultry knife.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43883786207453,"sku":"HATS_B2DA_HO150","price":195.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKumokageBlue2KUDamascusHonesuke150mm-20240719-05.jpg?v=1721356385"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-komorebi-blue-1-damascus-petty-165mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue 1 Damascus Petty 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Komorebi Blue 1 Damascus Petty 165mm is a double-bevel utility knife featuring Aogami #1 carbon steel and soft iron damascus cladding, best fit for collectors and enthusiasts performing precision tasks. This 165mm blade measures 34mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 2.2mm at the heel, tapering to 1.0mm near the tip, and weighs 113g. The profile suits in-hand peeling, trimming, and detailed vegetable work where a slim geometry facilitates intricate cutting without the bulk of larger knives.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #1 steel contains 1.3% carbon and 1.75% tungsten, achieving 61-64 HRC for edge retention that responds well to sharpening. As this knife features reactive carbon steel san-mai construction rather than stainless cladding, it requires immediate drying after use and light oiling to prevent rust and develop a protective patina. The kasumi surface finish highlights the damascus pattern across the blade face. An octagonal ebony handle with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a traditional wa-style grip that pairs with the lightweight blade for controlled detail work.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44201115812061,"sku":"HT-KMOB1D-PT165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKomorebiBlue1DamascusPetty165mmL.jpg?v=1698141651"},{"product_id":"copy-of-muneishi-kumokage-blue-2-kurouchi-damascus-gyuto-210-240-mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Gyuto 210mm Black Chacate Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe all LOVE Shigeki Tanaka’s knife, light, nimble, not a laser but glides through potatoes effortlessly, with minimal stiction.  Problem is, we can never get enough of them. One of the most difficult products to get is the Kurouchi line, the lead time was significant. So a few years ago, I started searching for the perfect replacement: cuts well, rustic looking, and most importantly, same unbeatable price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFast forward to 2022, we finally received something from our close partner Hatsukokoro,  and man, I am stoked: this blue 2 KU line exceeded almost every aspect of expectation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Hatsukokoro blue 2 line is made by the Muneishi Cutlery, which has a long history back in 1955. They heat treat their blue 2 steel to about 62 to 63 HRC which I consider is optimal  hardness for blue 2. Can't fault the grind as well, very soild cutting performacne which makes this Hatsukokoro Blue 2 line a perfect knife for anyone looking to get into the world of carbon knife or for experienced users that just loves the cutting feel of carbon steel. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e====\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWeight (g): 190g\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eTip to Heel Length (mm): 213\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel (mm): 47mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel \/ Mid \/ 1cm from Tip (mm): 3.5 \/ 2.5 \/ 0.9\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSteel\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eBlue 2 Damascus KU Finish Iron Clad\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness\u003c\/strong\u003e: HRC 62-63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Design\u003c\/strong\u003e: \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOctagonal Black Chacate Handle (Black Chacate is a hardwood timber with 1.0+ density from Africa. 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The san-mai construction comprises an Aogami Super steel core clad in soft iron Damascus with a Kurouchi finish on the upper section. As this knife is not stainless clad, the reactive carbon steel cladding requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami Super steel measures 62-65 HRC and contains tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness. The blade has a 3.6mm spine thickness at the heel, tapering to 0.7mm at the tip, with a 52mm heel height and 167mm edge length. Weighing 178g, it pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal WA handle that displays intricate grain patterns. 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Crafted by Nigara in Aomori, this 240mm profile features a nashiji finish resembling flowing water and pairs with a stabilised birch burl octagonal handle. The blade measures 228mm in edge length with a 50mm heel height, weighs 242g, and has spine thicknesses of 4.3mm at the heel, 2.5mm at mid, and 0.7mm at the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel contains 1.1% carbon and achieves 61-63 HRC, offering edge retention through hard carbide molecules while maintaining resistance to chipping. This reactive carbon core requires drying after use and light oiling to prevent oxidation, as the soft iron damascus cladding is not stainless. The steel is relatively hard to sharpen yet suits users familiar with high-carbon cutlery maintenance. 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The Bunka profile combines a straight edge with a pointed reverse tanto tip, facilitating slicing, dicing, and intricate julienning tasks across general kitchen work. As a certified traditional craftsman from Echizen’s Takefu Knife Village, Kato hand-forges this double-bevel knife in-house, applying heat treatment that supports the steel's high hardness range of 62-65 HRC.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe blade construction is san-mai with a Kurouchi surface finish and lacks stainless cladding, meaning the reactive carbon steel requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. This Aogami Super steel contains tungsten and vanadium for edge retention and toughness, measuring 2.6mm at the heel and tapering to 0.9mm at the tip. Weighing 138g with a 46mm heel height, the knife pairs with an octagonal Black Chacate handle that offers a fine texture and durable grip. 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Weighing 197g with a 197mm edge length, this gyuto suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing vegetables, and cutting meat. 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