Hakata: Similar to a bunka, the Hakata knife has a slightly more aggressive “reverse tanto” tip and is generally a bit more robust overall. The flat profile lends itself to the push/pull style of cutting that is great for veggie prep, and the robust feeling gives you the confidence to do some butchery work as well. Born in the Hakata ward in the Fukouka prefecture, an area of Japan famous for Ramen and food festivals.
Knife Specs:
Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.
- Steel: Blue#2
- HRC: 61~63
- Edge Length: 165mm
- Height at heel: 48.7mm
- Distal Taper Heel: 4.3mm
- Distal Taper Mid: 1.9mm
- Distal Taper Tip: .74mm
- Weight: 162 grams
- Handle: Octagonal Walnut w/Horn Collar
- Shape: Hakata
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Construction: San-Mai
- Edge bevel: 50/50
- Knife Line: Kuronami
- Blacksmith: -
- Maker: Hatsukokoro
- Sharpener: N/A
- Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan
Hakata: Similar to a bunka, the Hakata knife has a slightly more aggressive “reverse tanto” tip and is generally a bit more robust overall. The flat profile lends itself to the push/pull style of cutting that is great for veggie prep, and the robust feeling gives you the confidence to do some butchery work as well. Born in the Hakata ward in the Fukouka prefecture, an area of Japan famous for Ramen and food festivals.
Knife Specs:
Knife specs are taken from a randomly selected knife. These specs may vary from knife to knife due to the handmade nature of our products.
- Steel: Blue#2
- HRC: 61~63
- Edge Length: 165mm
- Height at heel: 48.7mm
- Distal Taper Heel: 4.3mm
- Distal Taper Mid: 1.9mm
- Distal Taper Tip: .74mm
- Weight: 162 grams
- Handle: Octagonal Walnut w/Horn Collar
- Shape: Hakata
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Cladding: Soft Iron
- Construction: San-Mai
- Edge bevel: 50/50
- Knife Line: Kuronami
- Blacksmith: -
- Maker: Hatsukokoro
- Sharpener: N/A
- Place of Origin: Tosa, Japan