Hatsukokoro Damascus Aogami #2 Kiritsuke 210mm - Ebony

Hatsukokoro in Amagasaki, Japan.

Hatsukokoro is a brand unlike many others. 

Based in Amagasaki, Japan, this company works with a network of highly skilled blacksmiths, sharpeners, and other traditional artisans to produce some of the best knives on the market. 

Established in 2013, H&K Co. Ltd. began as a distributor of some of Japan's finest products with the goal of bridging the gap between Japan and the rest of the world.

The name Hatsukokoro was inspired by a Japanese proverb meaning 'don't forget your original intention.'

These knives are a one off. Stunning and a limited run.

Check out picture #3. Little touches like a tapered spine add to the incredible attention to detail that we see from Hatsukokoro. 

Please note, while this knife is sold as a 210mm the actual blade length is closer to 200mm and may vary from knife to knife.