🔪Steel: Shirogami #2 (carbon steel, prone to rust)
🔪Size: 30cm, 33cm
🔪Handle: Ebony (random ferrule)
🔪Saya: Additional purchase available (various options)
🔪Thickness: ≈4.1mm, 4.4mm
🔪Blade Width: ≈3.6cm, 4cm
🔪Weight: ≈277g, 322g
⭕️Brand Introduction:
Hatsukokoro means “beginner’s heart,” a phrase rooted in Japanese wisdom. With a gentle tone and a spirit of innovation, the brand continues to deliver knives that feel fresh, surprising, and deeply crafted.
⭕️Steel Introduction:
Shirogami #2 is a pure high-carbon steel refined from yellow steel with impurities removed. With hardness around HRC 62–63, it offers superb edge retention and ease of sharpening. As it is prone to rust, careful maintenance is required. A favorite among professional chefs.
⭕️Knife Model Introduction:
Yanagiba is a long, single-beveled Japanese knife designed for slicing sashimi and raw fish. Its slender and sharp edge allows for smooth, uninterrupted cuts, preserving the texture and visual appeal of delicate ingredients.