Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Honesuki 150mm Double Bevel Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Honesuki 150mm is a double bevel boning knife with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for enthusiasts and students requiring a stiff blade for poultry and meat butchery. This 150mm profile features a triangular shape with a pointed tip designed for manoeuvring around bones, puncturing tough tissues, and cutting through joints during deboning tasks. The blade uses Aogami #2 carbon steel at 61 63 HRC in

and because Kutani ware emphasizes on the use of vivid colors such as purple

and handle makers working within the Sakai Takayuki collective to deliver consistent fit and finish

Overall length: 266 mm

This traditional wa-handle provides a tapered geometric grip

the Naniwa Professional stones require only a quick surface wetting before use

0mm spine at the heel to 0

ZDP-189 is a high-carbon powdered metallurgy stainless steel that maintains sharpness through extensive use but requires deliberate sharpening technique due to its hardness

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The Hayabusa line features a thin grind behind the edge suited to precise slicing

Kato ensures each piece reflects his signature hand-forged Damascus patterns and masterful steel treatment

The blade tapers from a 2

use the included Nagura Stone to get the stone ready for sharpening