Measurements
| 150 mm | |
| Weight | 196 g |
| Tip to Heel Length | 155 mm |
| Blade Height at Heel | 31 mm |
| Width of Spine Above Heel | 3.4 mm |
| Width of Spine at Middle of Blade | 2.0 mm |
| Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip | 0.9 mm |
Steel type: White 2 with stainless clad
Hardness (HRC): 61-62
Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.
Yoshikane white 2 core with stainless cladding Petty, in Nashiji finish, labelled Hatsukokoro. With a rustic Nashiji finish coupled with a highly praised Sanjo region F&F, this knife has a very nice profile, large sweet spot, and feels very nimble in hand. White 2 core with stainless cladding ensure the highest cutting performance yet the stainless cladding means you will have little worry about the rust. This maker is a highly regarded knife house in Sanjo, Niigata. Founded in 1919, it is one of the most established top quality kitchen knife manufacturers in the region. This maker is a highly regarded knife house in Sanjo, Niigata. Founded in 1919, it is one of the most established top quality kitchen knife manufacturers in the region.