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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.

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

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

$115.00
$115.00
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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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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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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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Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$385.00
$385.00
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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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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 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 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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Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$586.00
$586.00
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Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

$520.00
$520.00
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$527.00
$527.00
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Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$687.00
$687.00
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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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Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$374.00
$374.00
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
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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
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

$315.00
$315.00
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$761.00
$761.00
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$687.00
$687.00
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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
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 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 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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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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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$364.00
$364.00
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 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
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Shirogami 3 Abura Honyaki Ebony Blonde Buffalo Horn

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

$996.00
$996.00
Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

$240.00
$240.00
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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
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 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

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

$771.00
$771.00
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$865.00
$865.00
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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
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