Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 petty knife 80mm

• Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
• 84mm / 3.31" blade made from Aogami#2 (Blue#2) carbon steel, offering excellent sharpness and edge retention
• Kurouchi finish provides a rustic appearance and some protection against corrosion
• Iron clad, will develop a protective patina over time
• Ideal for off-board tasks such as peeling and detailed cutting of fruits and vegetables
• Fitted with an octagonal ebony handle 
• Ambidextrous, suitable for both right- and left-handed users

Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 petty knife with an 80mm blade is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife made by a Tosa-based blacksmith. The blade has a kurouchi finish with an aogami#2 steel core.

The 80mm blade length on this petty knife makes it useful for off-board work, such as peeling and detailed cutting of fruits and vegetables. The knife has an octagonal ebony handle.

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Brand: Hatsukokoro
Producing Area: Tosa, Japan
Knife type: petty knife
Finish: kurouchi
Core steel: Aogami#2/ Blue#2
Steel type: carbon steel
Cladding: iron clad

Overall length: 212mm
Blade length (heel to tip): 84mm / 3.31"
Blade height at the heel: 26.4mm
Spine thickness:
• at the handle: 2.4mm
• at the heel: 2.0mm
• midway: 1.5mm
• 1cm from the tip: 1.1mm
Weight: 62g
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 80mm Hatsukokoro kurouchi aogami#2 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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