Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue #1 Kurouchi Petty 120mm

Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan.

 

The Hatsukokoro "Kokugei" (黒鯨 – Black Whale) Santoku is a rustic knife crafted from Aogami #1 carbon steel and heat-treated to 62 HRC for exceptional edge retention. Its distal tapering provides good weight and balance to the knife while the kurouchi finish celebrates the traditional appearance of hand-forged Japanese tools.

 

Accessible in price, the Kokugei series is an excellent introduction to Japanese carbon steel knives.

 

Do note that since this knife is fully carbon steel, extra care has to be taken to prevent rusting. Please take care to dry the knife thoroughly after washing, let it air dry, then oil and store the knife somewhere dry.

 

Blade Type: Petty
Core: Aogami 1 (Blue 1) Carbon Steel
Cladding: Iron Cladding
Handle: Mono Bubinga (African Rosewood) Octagonal Handle
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
Blade Height at Heel: 39mm
HRC: 62-63
Weight: 96g
Blade Length: 126mm
Overall Length: 255mm