Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Bubinga Kiritsuke 240mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Kiritsuke
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Mono Bubinga
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 48mm
Spine Thickness: 1.80mm
Weight: 175g
The Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s answer to the “modern, minimal, and seriously good value” category — a knife that looks clean and simple on the surface, but performs way above its price point. No rustic textures, no flash. Just a sharp, streamlined blade that feels light, thin, and ready to move.
Built on an Aogami Blue #2 carbon core with stainless cladding, it hits that sweet spot between high-end cutting performance and everyday practicality. You get the punchy bite of Blue #2, the easy care of a stainless exterior, and a sleek Migaki finish that keeps things looking fresh with almost no effort.
At just 1.8mm on the spine, this Kiritsuke is fast. It’s one of those blades that feels almost weightless but still controlled — thin enough to slide through ingredients effortlessly, rigid enough to stay predictable on the board. The profile gives you a long, smooth stroke for slicing, a crisp flat for push-cutting, and a focused tip for the detail work. Clean, efficient, and surprisingly refined for the price.
The mono Bubinga handle gives the knife its twist: minimalist, yes, but with a warm, natural grain that adds character without breaking the aesthetic. One solid piece of hardwood that feels steady in the hand, balanced with the blade, and honest in design.
If you want a knife that’s light, thin, modern, and delivers way more performance than the price should allow, the Kaijin Kiritsuke is exactly that — minimalism done right, with real cutting power behind it.
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Kiritsuke
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Mono Bubinga
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 48mm
Spine Thickness: 1.80mm
Weight: 175g
The Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s answer to the “modern, minimal, and seriously good value” category — a knife that looks clean and simple on the surface, but performs way above its price point. No rustic textures, no flash. Just a sharp, streamlined blade that feels light, thin, and ready to move.
Built on an Aogami Blue #2 carbon core with stainless cladding, it hits that sweet spot between high-end cutting performance and everyday practicality. You get the punchy bite of Blue #2, the easy care of a stainless exterior, and a sleek Migaki finish that keeps things looking fresh with almost no effort.
At just 1.8mm on the spine, this Kiritsuke is fast. It’s one of those blades that feels almost weightless but still controlled — thin enough to slide through ingredients effortlessly, rigid enough to stay predictable on the board. The profile gives you a long, smooth stroke for slicing, a crisp flat for push-cutting, and a focused tip for the detail work. Clean, efficient, and surprisingly refined for the price.
The mono Bubinga handle gives the knife its twist: minimalist, yes, but with a warm, natural grain that adds character without breaking the aesthetic. One solid piece of hardwood that feels steady in the hand, balanced with the blade, and honest in design.
If you want a knife that’s light, thin, modern, and delivers way more performance than the price should allow, the Kaijin Kiritsuke is exactly that — minimalism done right, with real cutting power behind it.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Kiritsuke
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Mono Bubinga
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 48mm
Spine Thickness: 1.80mm
Weight: 175g
The Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s answer to the “modern, minimal, and seriously good value” category — a knife that looks clean and simple on the surface, but performs way above its price point. No rustic textures, no flash. Just a sharp, streamlined blade that feels light, thin, and ready to move.
Built on an Aogami Blue #2 carbon core with stainless cladding, it hits that sweet spot between high-end cutting performance and everyday practicality. You get the punchy bite of Blue #2, the easy care of a stainless exterior, and a sleek Migaki finish that keeps things looking fresh with almost no effort.
At just 1.8mm on the spine, this Kiritsuke is fast. It’s one of those blades that feels almost weightless but still controlled — thin enough to slide through ingredients effortlessly, rigid enough to stay predictable on the board. The profile gives you a long, smooth stroke for slicing, a crisp flat for push-cutting, and a focused tip for the detail work. Clean, efficient, and surprisingly refined for the price.
The mono Bubinga handle gives the knife its twist: minimalist, yes, but with a warm, natural grain that adds character without breaking the aesthetic. One solid piece of hardwood that feels steady in the hand, balanced with the blade, and honest in design.
If you want a knife that’s light, thin, modern, and delivers way more performance than the price should allow, the Kaijin Kiritsuke is exactly that — minimalism done right, with real cutting power behind it.
