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The blade tapers from 3.9mm at the spine above the heel to 1.8mm near the tip, reflecting the ultra-thin Sanjo grind characteristic of Yoshikane Hamono. Weighing 202g, this nakiri pairs with an octagonal teak handle featuring a black buffalo horn ferrule for secure grip during repetitive vegetable preparation tasks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40068105765016,"sku":"YOSH_W2NA_NA165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00632.jpg?v=1662528622"},{"product_id":"yoshikane-white-2-nashiji-stainless-clad-bunka-165mm-by-yoshikane","title":"Yoshikane White 2  Nashiji Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Yoshikane White 2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Bunka 170mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for users seeking a pointier Santoku profile with a reactive carbon steel core and stainless cladding. Made by Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, this blade features a White 2 (Shirogami #2) core hardened to HRC 62-63 within a san-mai stainless clad construction finished in nashiji. The 168mm edge length and distinctive reverse tanto tip facilitate precision tasks like julienning, while the straighter edge profile suits slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis knife measures 3.9mm at the heel, tapering to 2.2mm at the mid-blade and 1.2mm near the tip, reflecting the ultra-thin Sanjo grinds Yoshikane is known for. Despite the stainless exterior, the exposed White 2 cutting edge is reactive and requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. Weighing 170g with a 51.5mm heel height, it pairs with an octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood and a black buffalo horn ferrule. This combination provides a sturdy grip for precise handling during culinary tasks, supporting the exceptional grind quality and masterful heat treatment characteristic of Yoshikane's White 2 production.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Yoshikane","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41113982533784,"sku":"YOSH_W2NA_BU165","price":399.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroYoshikaneWhite2Bunka-20241204-01.jpg?v=1733276222"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-single-bevel-gyuto-210mm-240mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi  Blue 2 Kurouchi Single-Bevel Gyuto 210mm\/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 Sigle-Bevel Gyuto with Kurochi Finish and Teak wood handle, by Myojin Riki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin signle bevel is a line of  \"practical single bevel\" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro. If you are not familiar with Myojin is a father and son knife workshop based in Tosa prefecture, in the island of Shikoku. Father \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, is specialised in single bevel knife sharpening, whereas son Naohito Myojin specialises in double bevel knife sharpening, and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith. As a sidenote, Toru Tamura and Naohito Myojin are the makers of the Tetsujin brand which is distributed by Konosuke and a few other knife houses.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin is of very high quality with excellent fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e240 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e277 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e352 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e383 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e203 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e231 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e45.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Teak wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42509389103325,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_GY210_SGL","price":365.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062961664221,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_GY240_SGL","price":409.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/Myojin_Blue_2_Kurouchi_Single-Bevel_Gyuto_a.jpg?v=1646199803"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-single-bevel-k-tip-gyuto-210mm-240mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi Blue 2 Kurouchi Single-Bevel K-Tip Gyuto 210mm\/ 240mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eBlue 2 Sigle-Bevel K-Tip Gyuto with Kurochi Finish and Teak wood handle, by Myojin Riki.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e================\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin signle bevel is a line of  \"practical single bevel\" knives produced by Myojin Riki Seisakusho and comisioned by Hatsukokoro. If you are not familiar with Myojin is a father and son knife workshop based in Tosa prefecture, in the island of Shikoku. Father \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eTateo\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e, is specialised in single bevel knife sharpening, whereas son Naohito Myojin specialises in double bevel knife sharpening, and Toru Tamura is their primary blacksmith. As a sidenote, Toru Tamura and Naohito Myojin are the makers of the Tetsujin brand which is distributed by Konosuke and a few other knife houses.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro by Myojin is of very high quality with excellent fit and finish. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBlacksmith: Toru Tamura (田村 徹)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e210mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 240mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e240 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e277 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e352 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e383 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e203 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e231 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e45.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 20.875px;\"\u003e4.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.7 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e3.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"height: 19px;\"\u003e1.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Teak wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Myojin Riki","offers":[{"title":"210mm","offer_id":42509676708061,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KGY210_SGL","price":395.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":44062961631453,"sku":"MYOJ_B2KU_KGY240_SGL","price":439.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/MyojinBlue2KurouchiSingle-BevelK-TipGyutoa.jpg?v=1646199990"},{"product_id":"copy-of-hatsukokoro-hap-40-damascus-gyuto-210-240-mm-with-western-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP-40 Damascus Gyuto 210\/240 mm with Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHAP-40 gyuto with stainless ladderback damascus cladding, black pakka wood handle, from Seki, Japan.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e210 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e240 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e196 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e211 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTotal Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e336 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e365 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e204 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e230 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e44.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e48.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%; text-align: center;\"\u003e2.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at Middle of Blade\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e 1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e1.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54.1842%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 54.1842%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine at about 2cm from tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 22%;\" data-mce-fragment=\"1\" data-mce-style=\"width: 22%;\"\u003e0.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSteel: HAP-40 Core with Stainless Damascus Cladding\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHardness: HRC 64-66\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e Handle Design: Black Micarta \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\" mce-data-marked=\"1\"\u003eWestern Handle\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"210 mm","offer_id":42807984259293,"sku":"HATS_HAPDA_GY210_PKW","price":479.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false},{"title":"240mm","offer_id":42807984292061,"sku":"HATS_HAPDA_GY240_PKW","price":568.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/HAP40DamascusGyuto210mma.jpg?v=1653970652"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-hap-40-damascus-petty-150mm-with-western-handle","title":"Hatsukokoro Hayabusa  HAP-40 Damascus Petty 150mm with Western Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP-40 Damascus Petty 150mm with Western Handle is a double-bevel utility knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts requiring precision tools for peeling, trimming, and detailed in-hand work. This 150mm petty features a san-mai construction with soft iron cladding over a semi-stainless HAP-40 powdered high-speed steel core, finished with a migaki surface treatment. The blade measures 2.0mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip, and weighs 93g with a total length of 260mm.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHAP-40 steel achieves 64-68 HRC hardness and offers exceptional edge retention through extensive use, though its wear resistance requires advanced sharpening tools. As the blade is clad in reactive soft iron rather than stainless steel, it requires immediate drying and light oiling after use to prevent rust. The western pakka wood handle includes a bolster and provides a dense, laminated grip suitable for general purpose tasks. Produced by Hatsukokoro in Hyogo, this knife combines a slim profile for intricate cutting with the durability expected from powdered metallurgy steels.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42808262852829,"sku":"HATS_HAPDA_PE150_PKW","price":269.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/HAP40DamascusPetty150mma.jpg?v=1653973316"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-white-2-gyuto-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro (初心)  White 2 Gyuto 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro White 2 Gyuto 210mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for professional chefs and students seeking a budget-friendly carbon steel blade. This 210mm gyuto features a Shirogami #2 core with soft iron cladding in san-mai construction, measuring 204mm in edge length and weighing 161.7g. The blade displays a Kasumi finished bevel paired with a Migaki finished flat zone, presenting a classic aesthetic within the Hatsukokoro White 2 line.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 steel offers high sharpness and ease of sharpening but is reactive carbon steel that requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The spine measures 2.1mm at the heel, tapering to 0.9mm near the tip, while the blade height reaches 49.9mm at the heel. An octagonal wa handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a sturdy grip for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing, slicing, and chopping vegetables or meat.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43200398426333,"sku":"HATS_W2KA_GY210","price":249.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00504.jpg?v=1661323830"},{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-white-2-bunka-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro (初心)  White 2 Bunka 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro White 2 Bunka 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and students seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with a pointed tip profile. This 180mm Bunka features Shirogami #2 steel in san-mai soft iron clad construction, measuring 174mm edge length, 44.8mm heel height, and weighing 140.8g. The distinctive reverse tanto tip and straighter edge facilitate precision tasks such as julienning, slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eShirogami #2 steel registers 60-64 HRC and is notably easy to sharpen while providing long-lasting sharpness, though the reactive carbon composition requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion. The blade displays a Kasumi finished bevel paired with a Migaki finished flat zone. An octagonal WA handle crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule provides a sturdy grip for precise handling during culinary tasks. Spine thickness measures 2.8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.9mm at the middle and 0.9mm near the tip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43200403669213,"sku":"HATS_W2KA_BU180","price":239.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/products\/DSC00498.jpg?v=1661324110"},{"product_id":"myojin-blue-2-kurouchi-k-tip-deba-165mm-180mm-195mm","title":"Myojin Shirasagi  Blue 2 Kurouchi K-Tip Deba 165\/180\/195 mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMyojin Blu2 2 Kurochi K -tip Deba 165mm with wenge wood handle, Hatsukokoro Brand.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eMeasurements \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e165 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e 180mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e195 mm\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e289 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e356 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e405 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eTotal Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e303 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e321 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e340 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eTip to Heel Lenght\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e158 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e174 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e190 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eBlade Height at Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e47.9 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e50.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e55 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWidth of spine Above Heel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e7.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e8.1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e8.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWidth of Spine \u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eat Middle of Clade\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e5.8 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e6.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e6.6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 54%;\"\u003eWhidth of Spine ar about 1cm from the Tip\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 16%;\"\u003e3.0 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 14.7884%;\"\u003e3.3 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"width: 39.2116%;\"\u003e3.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSteel: Blue 2 Core with Soft Iron Cladding\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHardness(HRC): 62-64\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandle Design: K\u0026amp;S Wenge wood Handle with options\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: medium;\"\u003e=============\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHatsukokoro (初心) is a new premium Japanese knife brand that work with a lot of famous makers, their goal is to introduce unique preimum kitchen knives to the market, without the establishment's premium pricing. 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This 150mm blade features Aogami #2 core steel with a soft iron damascus clad and kurouchi surface finish, measuring 4.7mm at the spine above the heel and tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. The triangular profile provides stiffness for manoeuvring around bones and cutting through joints during meat preparation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAogami #2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC hardness and contains 1.0-1.2% carbon, offering edge retention and ease of sharpening suitable for those new to high-carbon knives. 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-kurokaze-white-2-kurouchi-stainless-clad-santoku-180mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurokaze White 2 Kurouchi Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm is a double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a tall blade with sanmai stainless clad construction. This 180mm profile features a 44mm heel height and measures 4.5mm at the spine above the heel, tapering to 1.1mm near the tip. The kurouchi surface finish covers the stainless cladding, which protects the reactive White 2 carbon steel core from staining while retaining the cutting characteristics of high-carbon steel.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhite 2 steel sharpens readily and supports precise slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks common to the santoku profile. As a reactive carbon core, the edge requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion despite the stainless exterior. The octagonal wa handle is crafted from teak wood with a black buffalo horn ferrule, providing a durable grip for controlled chopping. Weighing 160g with a workhorse grind, this knife suits users who prioritise functional geometry and ease of maintenance in a compact everyday format.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44283509506269,"sku":"HATS_W2KU_ST180","price":259.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0287\/7227\/0217\/files\/HatsukokoroKurokazeWhite2KurouchiStainlessCladSantoku180mmE.jpg?v=1700221509"},{"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. 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The 165mm edge length suits in-hand tasks and general-purpose cutting, while the reactive core demands immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion despite the protective stainless layers.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeasuring 33mm at the heel, the blade tapers from 3.0mm at the spine to 0.9mm near the tip, supporting intricate cuts on fruits, vegetables, and garnishes. The octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable grip with fine texture and deep brown coloration that polishes to highlight subtle grain patterns. Weighing 94g, this petty knife offers a workhorse grind for extended prep sessions. 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