Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue #2 Kurouchi Paring 80mm

This Hatsukokoro Sumi is an affordable collection of carbon steel knives made in Tosa, Japan. They are iron clad knives with an Aogami #2 carbon steel core and have a dark Kurouchi finish. The blades look rustic, but the cut is refined, offering you excellent cutting performance at a good price. 

This knife makes a great project knife for those learning how to thin, polish, sharpen and etch.

Blade Type: Paring / Petty
Core: Aogami 2 (Blue 2) Carbon Steel
Cladding: Iron Cladding
Handle: Mono Bubinga (African Rosewood) Octagonal Handle
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.2mm
Blade Height at Heel: 25mm
HRC: 62-63
Weight: 57g
Blade Length: 82mm
Overall Length: 210mm