Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Bunka 180mm

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Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue #2 Bunka 180mm. Hatsukokoro's Kumokage ("cloud shadow") kitchen knives are manufactured by Tosa craftsmen using Blue #2 steel with a hardness rating of HRC 62+-. They feature a rustic kurouchi finish and Damascus cladding on the blade road with nice wenge and buffalo horn octagonal handles. Even grinds on these double bevel knives make them great for both right- and left-handed users.

Brand: Hatsukokoro

Location: Tosa, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Edge Steel: Blue #2

Cladding: Soft Iron

Finish: Kurouchi and Damascus

HRC: 62+-

Edge Grind: Even

Engraving: Stamped

Handle: Octagonal Wenge

Ferrule: Buffalo Horn

Weight: 5.4 oz (155g)

Blade Length: 182mm

Total Length: 323mm

Spine Thickness at Base: 3.5mm

Blade Height at Base: 45.9mm

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