Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Kurogane Blue 2 Kurouchi Bunka 165mm is a double bevel general purpose knife with an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fit for enthusiasts and students seeking a reactive carbon steel blade. This Bunka profile features a straighter edge and pointed reverse tanto tip suitable for slicing, dicing, and chopping fruits, vegetables, and meats. The 165mm length and flat edge profile provide control for precision tasks such as julienning

6 mm  Width of Spine at about 1cm From the Tip

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As one of the few noble swordsmiths in Japan

50 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

This construction supports the knife's role as a controllable option for daily food preparation tasks

When you use a Tojiro knife

tip-led cutting techniques distinct from single-bevel kiritsuke knives

supporting intricate tasks such as trimming

Thickness at 1 cm from the tip:0

As the blade is not stainless clad

A Teflon coating covers the blade surface

This 150mm blade suits precision tasks including in-hand peeling