Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Aogami Super

The Hayabusa(隼,Peregrine Falcon) Aogami Super serie by Hatsukokoro brings us an entry level option for those who want to get their hands on the combination of high performance carbon steel and a laser grind.

With the introduction of more alloy content like Tungsten and Chromium, as well as a higher amount of carbon(up to 1.50%), the Aogami Super/Blue Super steel can be heat treated to a impressive 64HRC. This give the blade enough strength to support a very thin edge withou it rolls and dulls easily, which allows knives like the Hayabusa serie to be created. With the spine thickness measuring only 1.6mm above the heel and 0.8mm at 1cm behiand the tip on a 210mm Gyuto, these knives undoubtedly fall under the laser category, making them nimble in hand and fall through food effortlessly.

The fit and finish is also quite decent: very uniform Migaki finish across the blade, well-polished choil and spine and uniform, symmetrical cladding line on each side. But I do have to mention that the cladding on this line seems to be one a softer side, so it is more prone to scratch than other knives we have in store.

At this price range, Hatsukokoro have offered a package that is really hard to beat. If you are thinking of dipping your toe into the world of carbon steel like Aogami Super, these stainless-cladded, budget friendly performers can very well be the top choice.