{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-ebony-kiritsuke-210mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Ebony Kiritsuke 210mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kiritsuke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Carbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Blue #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Migaki (Stainless Clad)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 62HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Mono Ebony\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 210\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 48mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 1.80mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~159\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"qMYqUG_convSearchResultHighlightRoot\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"\"\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"text-token-text-primary w-full focus:outline-none has-data-writing-block:pointer-events-none [\u0026amp;:has([data-writing-block])\u0026gt;*]:pointer-events-auto R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]\" dir=\"auto\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"text-base my-auto mx-auto pb-10 [--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-xs,calc(var(--spacing)*4))] @w-sm\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-sm,calc(var(--spacing)*6))] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-margin:var(--thread-content-margin-lg,calc(var(--spacing)*16))] px-(--thread-content-margin)\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"[--thread-content-max-width:40rem] @w-lg\/main:[--thread-content-max-width:48rem] mx-auto max-w-(--thread-content-max-width) flex-1 group\/turn-messages focus-visible:outline-hidden relative flex w-full min-w-0 flex-col agent-turn\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv dir=\"auto\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full dark markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s take on the modern Japanese kitchen knife: clean lines, minimal design, and performance that punches well above its price tag. No flashy damascus, no exaggerated finishes — just a refined cutting tool built to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt its core is Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel clad in stainless steel, offering the best of both worlds. You get the exceptional edge retention, sharpness, and easy sharpening that Blue #2 is known for, while the stainless cladding greatly reduces maintenance and everyday worries. The polished Migaki finish keeps the overall look sleek, understated, and timeless.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith a spine measuring just 1.8 mm, this Kiritsuke feels remarkably nimble on the board. It glides effortlessly through vegetables, proteins, and herbs while maintaining enough stiffness and feedback to feel precise and controlled. The versatile Kiritsuke profile excels at push-cutting, slicing, and detailed tip work, making it a true all-around performer in the kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this version apart is the mono ebony handle. Crafted from a single piece of ebony, it brings a more premium and sophisticated feel to the knife while maintaining the series' minimalist philosophy. Dense, smooth, and naturally elegant, ebony adds a subtle touch of luxury without distracting from the knife's clean aesthetic. The dark handle pairs beautifully with the polished blade, creating a modern and understated look that feels equally at home in a professional kitchen or a home setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor cooks looking for a knife that is thin, lightweight, refined, and exceptionally capable for the price, the Kaijin Kiritsuke with mono ebony handle delivers exactly that — a modern Japanese knife focused on performance, simplicity, and everyday enjoyment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51293505421545,"sku":null,"price":200.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/HatsukokoroKaijinBlue2EbonyKiritsuke210mm.png?v=1781957353","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/hatsukokoro-kaijin-blue-2-ebony-kiritsuke-210mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}