Hatsukokoro translates to Innocent Spirit, they work with mid size shops to offer very reasonably priced Japanese Knives.
The Hatsukokoro Ginrei is an affordable yet high performing knife with a beautiful rustic finish and a thin, refined edge. The core steel is called Gingami #3, a very high-quality stainless steel with a hardness of 61 HRC. Around the core steel are two layers of steel with a coarse nashiji finish, also in stainless steel.
Specs:
- Steel: Gingami #3 (commonly called “ginsan” or “Gin #3”)
- Hardness: 61 HRC (stainless)
- Blade height at heel: 47 mm
- Blade length: 171 mm
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade
- Description
Hatsukokoro translates to Innocent Spirit, they work with mid size shops to offer very reasonably priced Japanese Knives.
The Hatsukokoro Ginrei is an affordable yet high performing knife with a beautiful rustic finish and a thin, refined edge. The core steel is called Gingami #3, a very high-quality stainless steel with a hardness of 61 HRC. Around the core steel are two layers of steel with a coarse nashiji finish, also in stainless steel.
Specs:
- Steel: Gingami #3 (commonly called “ginsan” or “Gin #3”)
- Hardness: 61 HRC (stainless)
- Blade height at heel: 47 mm
- Blade length: 171 mm
Use & Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break with improper use.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry. Never put the knife in a dishwasher, nor soak it in water. Ever!
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use on hard melons or items that may torque the blade