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