Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm

The Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue #2 Kurouchi Bunka delivers the cutting performance of traditional Japanese carbon steel at an exceptionally accessible price. Designed as a practical everyday knife, it offers outstanding performance for cooks looking to experience the sharpness and edge retention of Aogami (Blue) #2 steel without investing in a premium handcrafted blade.

At its core is Hitachi Blue #2 carbon steel, prized for its excellent balance of edge retention, toughness, and ease of sharpening. It takes on an incredibly keen edge and rewards regular use with the crisp, responsive cutting feel that has made Japanese carbon steel knives so highly regarded. Do note that since the knife is fully carbon steel, it is prone to rusting. Care must be taken to keep the knife dry and oiled when not in use.

Blade Type: Bunka
Core: Aogami 2 (Blue 2) Carbon Steel
Cladding: Iron Cladding
Handle: Mono Bubinga (African Rosewood) Octagonal Handle
Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4mm
Blade Height at Heel: 44mm
HRC: 61
Weight: 158g
Blade Length: 167mm
Overall Length: 309mm