The Akifusa tsuchime kurouchi damascus AS hakata 170mm is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife from Tosa. This carbon steel hakata features a Hitachi Aogami Super core in sanmai construction with iron-clad damascus and a tsuchime kurouchi finish. The blade measures 169mm with 49.4mm height. Heat treated to 64–65 HRC. The hakata is a regional knife style from Kyushu, similar to a bunka with an angled tip for detailed work. This knife handles general kitchen tasks from slicing to chopping. The Aogami Super core provides excellent edge retention. The iron cladding will develop a natural patina over time with use.
About the brand: Akifusa is a Japanese knife brand owned by Nakaya Co., Ltd., a company producing cutting tools and blade machines since 1907. Originally founded in Hokkaido, the company relocated to Sanjo in 1961. Akifusa knives are developed through collaboration with renowned blacksmiths in Japan.
Brand: Akifusa Knife type: hakata Finish: tsuchime kurouchi damascus
Construction type: sanmai Cladding: iron clad Core steel: Hitachi aogami super / blue super Steel type: carbon HRC: 64–65
Overall length: 313mm Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm Blade height at heel: 49.4mm Spine thickness at handle: 5.9mm Spine thickness at heel: 5.0mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.5mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.2mm Weight: 167g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: D-shaped rosewood Hand orientation: ambidextrous
