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Hatsukokoro by Sukenari STRIX Sanmai

Sanmai - Stainless Clad Migaki Toyama, Japan

Knives and Stones is excited to be the global launch partner of the all new Hatsukokoro STRIX line, manufactured by the renowned powder steel expert Sukenari.

The STRIX is a brand new stainless powdered steel from Takefu Super Steel, with rated hardness of up to HRC65. The steel is not only hard, but more importantly, it provides excellent Kireaji (切味, or the "Cutting Taste").

It is also incredibly easy to sharpen: in my test it is almost as easy to sharpen as VG10 and SG2. This line of knife has a convex grind and is very thin behind the edge. For the 210mm Gyuto, the thickness behind the edge averages between 1.1mm to 1.3mm, which I consider it as a balanced thin grind: it penetrates a potato while providing very good food release.

Pros

  • Excellent performance
  • Thin behind the edge
  • Great OOTB

Cons

  • High budget

Best For

  • Pro chefs
  • Enthusiasts
Construction
Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Surface Finish
Migaki
Origin
Toyama, Japan

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