Hatsukokoro Kurokaze

The Hatsukokoro Kurokaze line pairs traditional san mai, hammer forged construction with a choice of two well regarded carbon steels: White #2 for a razor sharp, purely traditional edge, and Blue #2 for a bit more toughness and easier sharpening at a similarly attractive price. Simple kasumi or kurouchi finishes and well made handles keep the focus on performance rather than flash, a solid entry point into hand forged Japanese carbon steel.