Hatsukokoro Hinotori V-Toku 2 Rainbow Damascus Ebony - 150 mm Petty

Hatsukokoro is a brand from Amagasaki near Osaka City. They collaborate with various blacksmiths and sharpeners all over Japan to develop new series, striving to create some of the best knives in the world, as well as very good knives in a lower price range to cater to all different needs.

The name of this knife comes from the stainless damascus cladding which is composed of a combination of brass and copper that gives a beautiful play of colors.

This knife is made with V-Toku2 core steel and is often compared to Shirogami (White Paper Steel) due to its relatively simple composition. The main difference is that V-Toku2 contains a small addition of tungsten. This improves hardness and sharpness, combining the wear resistance of Aogami with the sharp cutting sensation of Shirogami.

The knife should never be washed in a dishwasher, and should not be used to cut hard objects such as bones, cartilage, frozen objects, or hard cheeses. Remember that it is a characteristic of thin, hard metal that it can break. 

Never cut into bones or frozen items as this may damage the egg. Always wash the knife by hand and dry it thoroughly immediately.

Please note that both the blade and handle can be seriously damaged and broken if the knife is washed in a dishwasher – this also applies to stainless steel and wooden handles.