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.