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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

$185.98
$185.98
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

$200.74
$200.74
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

$200.74
$200.74
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

$230.26
$230.26
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

$230.26
$230.26
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

$230.26
$230.26
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

$259.78
$259.78
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$770.48
$770.48
Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

$221.40
$221.40
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

$280.44
$280.44
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

$354.25
$354.25
Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

$236.16
$236.16
Hatsukokoro Sumi 120mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

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

$230.26
$230.26
Hatsukokoro Sumi 150mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

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

$274.54
$274.54
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$463.47
$463.47
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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

$369.01
$369.01
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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

$798.53
$798.53
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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

$882.66
$882.66
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

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

$1,138.01
$1,138.01
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$814.76
$814.76
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$919.56
$919.56
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$1,014.03
$1,014.03
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

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

$1,183.77
$1,183.77
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

$1,470.12
$1,470.12
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

$1,338.75
$1,338.75
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

$1,492.26
$1,492.26
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

$1,492.26
$1,492.26
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$1,276.76
$1,276.76
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$183.03
$183.03
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 150mm Ko-Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

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

$197.79
$197.79
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$214.02
$214.02
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

$214.02
$214.02
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Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

$169.74
$169.74
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$569.74
$569.74
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$587.46
$587.46
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$853.14
$853.14
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Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$864.95
$864.95
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Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$498.90
$498.90
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$528.42
$528.42
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$490.04
$490.04
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$498.90
$498.90
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$557.94
$557.94
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$537.27
$537.27
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$552.03
$552.03
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

$631.74
$631.74
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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

$243.54
$243.54
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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

$280.44
$280.44
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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

$302.58
$302.58
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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

$287.82
$287.82
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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

$302.58
$302.58
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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

$346.87
$346.87
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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

$332.11
$332.11
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$690.78
$690.78
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$557.94
$557.94
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Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

$66.42
$66.42
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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

$661.26
$661.26
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Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$330.63
$330.63
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$373.43
$373.43
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$373.43
$373.43
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Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$398.53
$398.53
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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

$152.03
$152.03
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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

$208.12
$208.12
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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

$177.12
$177.12
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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

$752.77
$752.77
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Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$568.27
$568.27
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Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$585.98
$585.98
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$847.24
$847.24
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$847.24
$847.24
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Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

$941.70
$941.70
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$444.28
$444.28
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$429.52
$429.52
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$537.27
$537.27
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$614.03
$614.03
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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

$614.03
$614.03
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

$738.01
$738.01
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$552.03
$552.03
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$552.03
$552.03
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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

$777.86
$777.86
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

$767.53
$767.53
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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

$1,014.03
$1,014.03
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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

$1,123.25
$1,123.25
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

$464.95
$464.95
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

$829.53
$829.53
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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)

$321.77
$321.77
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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

$1,436.17
$1,436.17
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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

$1,465.69
$1,465.69
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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

$1,169.01
$1,169.01
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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

$5,468.67
$5,468.67
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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

$3,236.92
$3,236.92