Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Powdered Steel Yanagiba 240mm Mirror Polish Ebony

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Hatsukokoro's FAXR2 powder steel knives family now have an entire new branch. A series of single bevel knives have been added to the collection. Using a high performance steel as its core and paired with remarkable forging/heat treatment, these blades will stay sharp for an extensive amount of time, while maintaining their prestige look without demanding a lot of care.

Crafted in Toyama by a highly reputable maker who also collaborates with renowned brands like Masamoto and Aritsugu, this series embodies the pinnacle of Japanese knife-making expertise. The difficulty is the stainless steel is much harder to reshape during the forging process, not to mention the strict temperature control required for maintaining the performance of the steel. The FAXR2 from Nachi-Fujikoshi is a type of powdered steel akin to SG2 and SRS13. This advanced material ensures exceptional edge sharpness and retention.

Adding to its appeal, this FAXR2 series comes with a mirror polished Hira, it's a time consuming process compare to the standard Migaki finish, which is why it is often reserved for much higher end knives. Combined with the minimalistic ebony handle, the entire package emits a simple elegance, but these blades do comes with some series performance.

Pros Cons
  • Excellent performance
  • Great for professionals
  • Exceptional profile
  • High budget

Detailed Specifications

Line Hatsukokoro FAXR2 Single Bevel Mirror Polish
Profile Yanagiba
Bevel Type Single Bevel
Weight 190 g        6.7 oz
Edge Length 233 mm   .9.17 inch
Heel Height 31 mm     .1.22 inch
Width @ Spine 4.0 mm     0.16 inch
Width @ Mid 3.4 mm     0.13 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 1.8 mm     0.07 inch
Steel FAXR2 | Powdered Stainless
Blade Construction Nimai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC) 62 - 63
Surface Finish Mirror Polish
Handle Octagonal Ebony with Black Horn Ferrule
Region Hyogo
Best for
  • Pro chefs
  • Enthusiasts

Care Instruction

  1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
  2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
  3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
  4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
  5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
  6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.

Most of our products are handmade in Japan, and sometimes the one that you receive maybe slightly different to the photo. This is very common and in no way it will affect the performance of the product.

If you have any questions or concerns, please do feel free to let us know.

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