{"product_id":"hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-olive-petty-80mm","title":"Hatsukokoro Sumi Blue 2 Olive Petty 80mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Petty\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarbon Steel\u003c\/span\u003e\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 Kurouchi\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 Olive Wood\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 80\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~26mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~1.60mm (Tapered)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e ~53\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"157\" data-end=\"602\"\u003eAt first glance, it’s that rugged, unpolished kurouchi finish that grabs your attention—raw, forged, and totally unapologetic. Look a little closer, though, and you’ll see the finesse hiding under the surface: a clean, expressive spine taper that starts thick and confident near the handle, then thins out smoothly toward a nimble tip. This geometry brings a surprising amount of balance and control to a blade that still feels earthy and tough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"604\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eThis is the Hatsukokoro Blue #2 series—a lineup that doesn’t just reference traditional Japanese bladesmithing, but genuinely \u003cem data-start=\"730\" data-end=\"737\"\u003elives\u003c\/em\u003e it. Each knife is hand-forged in Japan by craftsmen keeping the heritage of regions like Tosa and Sakai alive. With a hardness of around 62 HRC, these blades offer that crisp, razor-friendly sharpness you want from Aogami, while still being easy to touch up when needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1010\" data-end=\"1225\"\u003eThe olive wood handle adds warmth and elegance to the otherwise rustic build. Smooth, light-toned, and naturally patterned, it gives the knife a grounded, organic feel while sitting comfortably and securely in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1227\" data-end=\"1460\"\u003eOne of the charms of this series is its individuality—small forge marks, subtle asymmetries, tiny differences from piece to piece. These aren’t flaws; they’re fingerprints. Proof that a human shaped this blade, not a production line.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1747\" data-end=\"1895\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eParing knives are some of the smallest models used in the kitchen meant to be more maneuverable compared to other knives. With a sturdy blade, they are typically light weight and well formed to fit into the palm of your hand which provides precision for delicate jobs. Paring means to cut away the outer surface or to remove the ends from a fruit or vegetable. While using a peeler could work, imagine yourself removing the outer layer of an onion without wasting good parts. Many will also use the paring knife to cut cheese and to peel and devein shrimps.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Made in Japan","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50976341754089,"sku":null,"price":140.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-olive-petty-80mm-2208569.png?v=1778117902","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/hatsukokoro-sumi-blue-2-olive-petty-80mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}