At 80mm this is a true paring-length petty - short enough for precise in-hand work, sharp enough to make every cut feel effortless. The Kumokage line takes its name from the Japanese word for cloud shadow, a reference to the way Damascus cladding shifts across the blade road against the kurouchi forge finish. Blue #2 carbon steel core, hammer-forged by Tosa craftsmen into san mai construction with soft iron cladding and a wenge octagonal handle with buffalo horn ferrule.
Blue #2 at 62 HRC is a rewarding steel for cooks who take sharpening seriously - responsive on water stones, capable of a keen edge that stainless at this price cannot match, and forgiving enough that it does not punish small technique errors the way harder steels can. The even double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed users. A small knife with a lot of personality.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel that will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use. Do not leave moisture or acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage.
Blue #2 at 62 HRC is a rewarding steel for cooks who take sharpening seriously - responsive on water stones, capable of a keen edge that stainless at this price cannot match, and forgiving enough that it does not punish small technique errors the way harder steels can. The even double-bevel grind works equally well for right- and left-handed users. A small knife with a lot of personality.
Care Instructions: Blue #2 is a reactive carbon steel that will patina naturally with use. Wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use. Do not leave moisture or acidic foods on the edge. Hand wash only, never dishwasher. Apply a light coat of camellia oil before storage.
- Maker: Hatsukokoro
- Line: Kumokage
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Blue #2 Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Finish: Kurouchi and Damascus
- HRC: 62+-
- Edge Grind: Even
- Engraving: Stamped
- Handle: Wenge Octagonal
- Ferrule: Buffalo Horn
- Weight: 2.0 oz (56g)
- Blade Length: 85mm
- Total Length: 215mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 3mm
- Blade Height: 30mm
