{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-kurouchi-honesuki-150mm-double-bevel-black-chacate","title":"Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Honesuki 150mm Double Bevel Black Chacate","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__block\"\u003e\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/www.knivesandstones.com.au\/cdn\/shop\/files\/hatsukokoro_transparent2_cfb6d8da-6e77-45f6-8dfd-7184ae866545_small.png?v=1708757456\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"metafield-rich_text_field\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane(黒鉄, Black Iron) can be considered as the Blue 2 version of the popular Kokugei line. Main difference is the core steel is Blue 2 instead of Blue 1, and the slightly blue tint is not present on the Kotetsu, it is just as the name implies, a Kurouchi finished, iron cladding knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor the experienced eyes, it won't be hard to tell that this knife is made in the Tosa region. The wild hammer marks can be clearly seen under the rustic black oxidation layer. Although the finish is on the rough side, its performance is still quite decent. The bevel is a slight convex grind, but left with some thickness behind the edge, it won't fly through food like many other knives but once the cut initiates, the very positive food release will help the cut to be smooth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe additional thickness also means the edge is on the stronger side, it can be pushed a bit harder, which kind of fits it purpose as a budget, rough use knife. For the seasoned expert, the iron cladding means the bevel geometry can be modified with relative ease, and the thicker blade can be turned into a thinner one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eI shall consider the Kurogane as a interesting brother to the Kokugei line, with their very friendly price and decent maintainability due to the Kurouchi finish, they are both a strong contender for those who are picking their first carbon steel knife. It's a knife that you can really live and explore with, which can be a valuable thing before steeping up to a more demanding and expensive knife.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-details__block\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"pros_and_cons\"\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-description\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003ePros\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCons\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"procon\"\u003eBudget friendly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"procon\"\u003eWorkhorse grind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"procon\"\u003eOn the thicker side\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"procon\"\u003eFit and finish can be improved\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"procon\"\u003eProne to rust\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra_description\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra_description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailed Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"spec-description\" cellspacing=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eLine\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eHatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eProfile\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eHonesuki \/ Boning, Garasuki\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBevel Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eDouble Bevel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e141 g\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e5.0 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e153 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e6 1\/32″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHeel Height\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e43 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e1 11\/16″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth @ Heel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e3.2 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e1\/8″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth @ Mid\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e2.8 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e7\/64″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eWidth @ 1cm from Tip\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__metric\"\u003e1.4 mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__sep\"\u003e|\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"kns-dual__imperial\"\u003e1\/16″\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSteel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eBlue 2 \/ Aogami #2 | Carbon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Construction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eSanmai - Soft Iron Clad\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness (HRC)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e61 - 63\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eSurface Finish\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eKurouchi\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eOctagonal Black Chacate\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eRegion\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003eHyogo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\u003cb\u003eBest for\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd bgcolor=\"f0f2f2\"\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEnthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStudents\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"extra_description\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003csvg width=\"14\" height=\"14\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\" stroke=\"currentColor\" stroke-width=\"2.2\"\u003e\u003cpath d=\"M12 22s8-4 8-10V5l-8-3-8 3v7c0 6 8 10 8 10z\"\u003e\u003c\/path\u003e\u003c\/svg\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare Instruction\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even\"\u003eDon't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd\"\u003eWash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even\"\u003ePlease don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd\"\u003eBe careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even\"\u003eIt is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"odd\"\u003eIt is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"even\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eOil the (carbon) knife if storing for an extended period of time to prevent rust.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Hatsukokoro","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51388182462752,"sku":"HT-KRGN-B2KU-HS150-BC","price":149.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0819\/1043\/2032\/files\/HatsukokoroKuroganeBlue2KUHonesuki150mm-20260111-04_ed3b37ee-f2db-4da9-9b07-10521443395d.webp?v=1774746760","url":"https:\/\/kakumei.com.au\/products\/hatsukokoro-kurogane-blue-2-kurouchi-honesuki-150mm-double-bevel-black-chacate","provider":"Kakumei","version":"1.0","type":"link"}