Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki

The FAXR2 Migaki series is Hatsukokoro's sister line to the Damascus variant. A polished sanmai migaki finish makes it the more affordable of the two.

The knives are made in Toyama by a maker who also collaborates with Masamoto and Aritsugu. The core steel is Nachi-Fujikoshi FAXR2, a powdered steel similar to SG2 and SRS13, chosen for its sharpness and edge retention.

The blade follows the classic Sakai style, so the gyuto suits both rockers and choppers. The octagonal ebony handle gives a comfortable, secure grip through long cutting sessions.