Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan Santoku 180mm

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Ginsan. Ginsan stainless steel from Takefu steel works via Seki City, Japan.

Here at KNIFE we're continually in search of great, well-priced, workhorse-style knives for the countless cooks and chefs who need low maintenance without sacrificing performance. We feel that the Hayabusa line is that such knife. Great balance and stain resistance are always important in a busy kitchen. 

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.'