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Hatsukokoro curates knives from skilled blacksmiths across Japan, bringing diverse regional styles under one name. “Hatsukokoro” means “First Heart,” reflecting a focus on foundational craftsmanship and quality. Instead of forging in-house, they partner with trusted makers to offer a wide variety of blades—each finished and sharpened to the brand’s high standards. Whether sourced from Tosa, Sakai, or Sanjo, Hatsukokoro knives emphasize thoughtful design, practical performance, and consistent quality. It’s a brand for cooks who appreciate variety, craftsmanship, and well-selected tools from across Japan’s knifemaking regions.

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 80mm Ko-Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 80mm Ko-Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$126.00
$126.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Ko-Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Ko-Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$136.00
$136.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$136.00
$136.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$156.00
$156.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$156.00
$156.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$156.00
$156.00
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$176.00
$176.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$522.00
$522.00
Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

$150.00
$150.00
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

$190.00
$190.00
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

$240.00
$240.00
Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$160.00
$160.00
Hatsukokoro Sumi 120mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Sumi 120mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

$156.00
$156.00
Hatsukokoro Sumi 150mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Sumi 150mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

$186.00
$186.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$314.00
$314.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 240mm Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$250.00
$250.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 165mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 165mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

$541.00
$541.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

$598.00
$598.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

$771.00
$771.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$552.00
$552.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$623.00
$623.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$687.00
$687.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$802.00
$802.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

$996.00
$996.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

$907.00
$907.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

$1,011.00
$1,011.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Kyomen Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

$1,011.00
$1,011.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

$865.00
$865.00
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$124.00
$124.00
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 150mm Ko-Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 150mm Ko-Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$134.00
$134.00
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$145.00
$145.00
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$145.00
$145.00
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Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

$115.00
$115.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$386.00
$386.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$398.00
$398.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$578.00
$578.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$586.00
$586.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$338.00
$338.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$358.00
$358.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$332.00
$332.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$338.00
$338.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$378.00
$378.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$364.00
$364.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$374.00
$374.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$428.00
$428.00
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Hatsukokoro Aokitae 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 180mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

$165.00
$165.00
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Hatsukokoro Aokitae 200mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 200mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

$190.00
$190.00
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Hatsukokoro Aokitae 220mm Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

Hatsukokoro Aokitae 220mm Gyuto Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Octagonal Hinoki Horn

$205.00
$205.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 165mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 165mm Santoku Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$195.00
$195.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 180mm Bunka Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$205.00
$205.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$235.00
$235.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurosagi 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Aogami Super Kurouchi San Mai Walnut Handle

$225.00
$225.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$468.00
$468.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$378.00
$378.00
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Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

$45.00
$45.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$448.00
$448.00
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Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$224.00
$224.00
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$253.00
$253.00
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$253.00
$253.00
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Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$270.00
$270.00
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Hatsukokoro Sumi 80mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Sumi 80mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

$103.00
$103.00
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Hatsukokoro Sumi 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Sumi 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

$141.00
$141.00
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Hatsukokoro Kurogane 150mm Honesuki Kaku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Kurogane 150mm Honesuki Kaku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

$120.00
$120.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$510.00
$510.00
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Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$385.00
$385.00
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Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$397.00
$397.00
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$574.00
$574.00
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$574.00
$574.00
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Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

$638.00
$638.00
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$301.00
$301.00
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$291.00
$291.00
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$364.00
$364.00
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$416.00
$416.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Enju with Double Ebony Ferrule

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Enju with Double Ebony Ferrule

$416.00
$416.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

$500.00
$500.00
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$374.00
$374.00
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$374.00
$374.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$527.00
$527.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

$520.00
$520.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

$687.00
$687.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

$761.00
$761.00
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

$315.00
$315.00
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

$562.00
$562.00
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Trade-In Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 220mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko D Ho Horn Handle (Cut Down)

Trade-In Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 220mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko D Ho Horn Handle (Cut Down)

$218.00
$218.00
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Masuda Yoshihide Kurozome 210mm Gyuto Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Masuda Yoshihide Kurozome 210mm Gyuto Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$973.00
$973.00
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Masuda Yoshihide Kurozome 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Masuda Yoshihide Kurozome 240mm Gyuto Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony with Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$993.00
$993.00
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Sujihiki Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$792.00
$792.00
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Nigara Hamono 360mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 2 Mizu Honyaki Karin Burl Double Horn

Nigara Hamono 360mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 2 Mizu Honyaki Karin Burl Double Horn

$3,705.00
$3,705.00
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Mizu Honyaki Karin Burl Double Horn

Nigara Hamono 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Mizu Honyaki Karin Burl Double Horn

$2,193.00
$2,193.00