Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 petty knife 150mm

The Hatsukokoro Kumokage is a handcrafted Japanese petty knife with a 150mm blade. Made by Muneishi Hamono in Tosa, Japan, it features a core of Aogami #2 steel from Hitachi, known for its exceptional balance of sharpness and resilience. The blade is clad in iron, making it reactive and prone to rusting if not properly cared for. However, the etching process reduces overall reactivity, and once patina stablizes, the knife will become even less susceptible to rust.

A petty knife is a versatile tool in the kitchen, perfect for detailed work such as peeling, trimming, and slicing small fruits and vegetables. Its size and shape make it ideal for tasks that require precision and control.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Muneishi hamono
Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: kurouchi damascus
Core steel: Aogami#2 (Blue#2)
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad damascus

Overall length: 280mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 151mm
Blade height at the heel: 35.5mm
Spine thickness at the handle: 3.4mm
Spine thickness at the heel: 2.8mm
Spine thickness midway: 1.9mm
Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 107g
Edge/bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal ebony - mono wood
Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/ sheath: Not included
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Note:
a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Hatsukokoro Kumokage kurouchi damascus aogami#2 150mm petty knife, please refer to our care guide below.
b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.

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