Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Petty 120mm Takeshi Saji combining forging and finishing under

combining forging and finishing under one roof to deliver consistent grinding performance

As part of the TUS line

but the same forging techniques such as welding and hammering have been kept alive in the making of kitchen knives since then

notable the Tetsujin brand and the 'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke

Hatsukokoro Kokugei Blue 1 Petty 120mm Takeshi Saji combining forging and finishing underMeasurements 120 mm Weight 82 g Tip to Heel Length 123 mm Blade Height at Heel 40 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3. 7 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 1. 6 mm Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 1. 6 mm Steel type: Blue 1 core with iron clad Hardness (HRC): 62 64 Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available. A simple no fuss carbon line with Blue 1 core and iron cladding from Hatsukokoro, with Kurouchi finish.