Stainless
Stainless Steel
"Stainless" means stain-resistant, not stain-proof. In kitchen use, the steel can still discolour or pit if exposed to acidic environments — citrus, vinegar, or salt water — for extended periods. Wash and wipe dry after every use, and avoid leaving the blade soaking in water. With basic care, a stainless knife is very low-maintenance and a great everyday choice. PM / Powder Steel Powder Metallurgy (PM)
PM stands for powder metallurgy. Fine steel powder is consolidated under heat and pressure. This can produce a fine, even carbide structure, but performance still depends on the steel and its heat treatment. The PM label alone does not guarantee a harder, tougher or more chip-resistant knife.
"Stainless" means stain-resistant, not stain-proof. In kitchen use, the steel can still discolour or pit if exposed to acidic environments — citrus, vinegar, or salt water — for extended periods. Wash and wipe dry after every use, and avoid leaving the blade soaking in water. With basic care, a stainless knife is very low-maintenance and a great everyday choice. PM / Powder Steel Powder Metallurgy (PM)
PM stands for powder metallurgy. Fine steel powder is consolidated under heat and pressure. This can produce a fine, even carbide structure, but performance still depends on the steel and its heat treatment. The PM label alone does not guarantee a harder, tougher or more chip-resistant knife.
FAXR2
Typical hardness
Rockwell C Hardness(HRC) measures how resistant a steel is to permanent deformation. For kitchen knives:
55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.
Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
55–58 HRC — Soft. Easy to sharpen and forgiving of rough use, but dulls faster. Typical of most German knives.
59–61 HRC — Balanced. Good edge retention with manageable sharpening. Common in mid-range Japanese knives.
62–64 HRC — Hard. Excellent edge retention, holds a very fine edge. Requires more care and a fine stone to sharpen.
65+ HRC — Very hard. Exceptional edge longevity but more brittle — more prone to chipping if used roughly.
Higher is not always better — it depends on how you use and maintain your knife.
62 to 63 HRC
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We list Hatsukokoro FAXR2 knives: gyuto, santoku, sujihiki and yanagiba, in Damascus, migaki or mirror-polished finishes.
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel K-tip Yanagiba 300mm Mirror Polish Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel Yanagiba 330mm Mirror Polish Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki K tip Gyuto 210mm Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel K-tip Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel Yanagiba 270mm Mirror Polish Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel Yanagiba 240mm Mirror Polish Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Gyuto 210mm Ebony
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Santoku 180mm Birch
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Santoku 180mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Sujihiki 270mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki K-tip Sujihiki 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki K-tip Gyuto 270mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki K-tip Gyuto 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Gyuto 270mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Gyuto 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Migaki Sujihiki 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Sujihiki 270mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Sujihiki 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus K-tip Sujihiki 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 240mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus K-tip Gyuto 210mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Gyuto 270mm
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Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Damascus Gyuto 240mm
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