Hatsukokoro Blue #2 Kurogane

Kurogane means black whale in Japanese - a reference to the kurouchi black forge finish and reactive iron cladding that defines this line. The Hatsukokoro Kurogane uses Blue #2 carbon steel at 62 HRC in hammer-forged san mai construction with Damascus-finished iron cladding. Wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule. Made through the Sakai artisan network where specialist craftsmen each contribute their expertise.