Liquid error (snippets/product-thumbnail line 118): invalid url input
Liquid error (snippets/product-thumbnail line 166): invalid url input
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm kitchen knife by Hatsukokoro, featuring a dark wooden handle and a partially polished, partially kurouchi blade, rests on a gray textured surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm kitchen knife by Hatsukokoro, featuring a dark wooden handle and a partially polished, partially kurouchi blade, rests on a gray textured surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife by Hatsukokoro, features a handforged matte dark blade with kurouchi finish and engraved markings near its rectangular dark handle, shown resting on a gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife by Hatsukokoro, features a handforged matte dark blade with kurouchi finish and engraved markings near its rectangular dark handle, shown resting on a gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="A close-up of the Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Aogami#2 Bunka 165mm knife, handforged in Tosa, Japan, featuring a dark textured kurouchi finish and polished edge, by Hatsukokoro, displayed on a dark gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="A close-up of the Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Aogami#2 Bunka 165mm knife, handforged in Tosa, Japan, featuring a dark textured kurouchi finish and polished edge, by Hatsukokoro, displayed on a dark gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="Close-up of the Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm knifes dark hexagonal wooden handle, attached to an Aogami #2 blade hand-forged in Tosa, Japan by Hatsukokoro, shown on a gray textured surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="Close-up of the Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm knifes dark hexagonal wooden handle, attached to an Aogami #2 blade hand-forged in Tosa, Japan by Hatsukokoro, shown on a gray textured surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife with a dark handle and kurouchi finish, is handforged by Hatsukokoro in Tosa Japan and displayed beside its black box with white Japanese characters on a gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife with a dark handle and kurouchi finish, is handforged by Hatsukokoro in Tosa Japan and displayed beside its black box with white Japanese characters on a gray surface."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese chefs knife with a dark wooden handle and kurouchi-finished blade, rests on a gray textured surface; handforged in Tosa, Japan by Hatsukokoro."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese chefs knife with a dark wooden handle and kurouchi-finished blade, rests on a gray textured surface; handforged in Tosa, Japan by Hatsukokoro."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife with a black handle and rustic kurouchi finish, rests on gray textured surface. Handforged in Tosa Japan, it features a pointed tip and visible textured blade edge."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="The Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm, a Japanese kitchen knife with a black handle and rustic kurouchi finish, rests on gray textured surface. Handforged in Tosa Japan, it features a pointed tip and visible textured blade edge."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="Choil shot of the Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm knifes blade edge, crafted with Aogami #2 steel and a kurouchi finish, photographed from the tip against a blurred, neutral background."
class="image-magnify-hover"
loading="lazy"
width="2048"
height="2048"
alt="Choil shot of the Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm knifes blade edge, crafted with Aogami #2 steel and a kurouchi finish, photographed from the tip against a blurred, neutral background."
1 / of8
Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 bunka 165mm
Regular price¥15,000 JPY
Regular priceSale price¥15,000 JPY
Unit price/ per
Sale
Sold out
Couldn't load pickup availability
Specifications
The Hatsukokoro Kurouchi Aogami #2 Bunka is a versatile all-purpose knife made in Tosa, Japan. It uses Aogami #2 carbon steel with iron cladding and a traditional kurouchi finish. Designed for precision work with vegetables, fish, and boneless meats, the compact blade features a midweight profile and a robust grind that makes the edge tougher and more forgiving during use—ideal for those seeking a short multipurpose knife, especially beginners. Handmade characteristics—including some minor imperfections—are typical at this price point and reflect the practical nature of hand-forged production.
Handforged in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
171mm (6.73") cutting edge length
Aogami #2 carbon steel core
Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
Octagonal mono ebony handle for comfortable grip control
For the care and maintenance of Japanese kitchen knives, such as this Japanese knife, please refer to our care guide below.
Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
