Hatsukokoro "Hayabusa" R2/SG2 180mm Santoku

Following the success of Hayabusa Aogami Super series, Hatsukokoro expanded the series with one of the best high speed powder steel - R2/SG2, for those who prefer a stainless option. The choil and spine displayed the same level of finishing as its counterpart at this attractive price point. With its minimalistic yet elegant satin-shiage finish, the Hayabusa series focuses solely on delivering quality and polish.

Spec:

• Origin (Made in): Seki, Gifu Prefecture, Japan
• Brand: Hatsukokoro
  
• Knife Type: Santoku
  
• Blade
  • Construction: San Mai
  • Grind: Double-edged Blade (50/50 Grind)
  • Hagane (Core Steel): R2/SG2
  • Jigane (Cladding): Stainless Steel
    
  • Hardness: 63HRC
    
  • Hand-sharpened
• Blade Finish: Satin Shiage
• Blade Length (heel-to-tip): 180mm (7.1")
• Blade Height (at heel): 48mm 
• Spine Thickness
  • Above heel: 2.3mm 
  • Middle: 2.2mm 
    
• Handle
  • Shape: Hachikaku (Octagonal)
    
  • Material: Wenge
  • Kuchiwa / Tsukajiri: Black Buffalo Horn
  • Length: 129mm 
• Overall Length: 320mm 
• Weight: 140g (4.94oz)
• Stamped Mark (Front): In Japanese Kanji "Trademark Hatsukokoro (登録 初心) SG-2"

Care:

Wash and dry with a soft sponge, and safely store after use. Avoid cutting into bones, frozen foods, hard fruit pits.

Cutting Surface:

Recommended cutting surface: wood, rubberized boards and high-end composites, and quality plastics such as polyethene make acceptable cutting surfaces, and will help protect and prolong knife’s edge. AVOID glass, metal, countertops, and other rigid, non-forgiving surfaces.

Sharpening:

We recommend sharpening all quality Japanese knives on whetstones, as we believe they yield the best results for your knives.