Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel K-tip Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish Ebony

Hatsukokoro's FAXR2 powder steel knives family now have an entire new branch. A series of single bevel knives have been added to the collection. Using a high performance steel as its core and paired with remarkable forging/heat treatment, these blades will stay sharp for an extensive amount of time, while maintaining their prestige look without demanding a lot of care.

Crafted in Toyama by a highly reputable maker who also collaborates with renowned brands like Masamoto and Aritsugu, this series embodies the pinnacle of Japanese knife-making expertise. The difficulty is the stainless steel is much harder to reshape during the forging process, not to mention the strict temperature control required for maintaining the performance of the steel. The FAXR2 from Nachi-Fujikoshi is a type of powdered steel akin to SG2 and SRS13. This advanced material ensures exceptional edge sharpness and retention.

Adding to its appeal, this FAXR2 series comes with a mirror polished Hira, it's a time consuming process compare to the standard Migaki finish, which is why it is often reserved for much higher end knives. Combined with the minimalistic ebony handle, the entire package emits a simple elegance, but these blades do comes with some series performance.