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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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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

$608.71
$608.71
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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

$168.27
$168.27
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Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$715.53
$715.53
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Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

$563.35
$563.35
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Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$327.77
$327.77
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 270mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$731.63
$731.63
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

$731.63
$731.63
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$547.26
$547.26
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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

$791.62
$791.62
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Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

$857.47
$857.47
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Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

$760.89
$760.89
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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

$299.97
$299.97
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

$547.26
$547.26
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

$460.93
$460.93
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$1,005.26
$1,005.26
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$807.72
$807.72
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony & Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony & Horn Handle

$853.08
$853.08
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

$1,005.26
$1,005.26
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Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 270mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

$715.53
$715.53
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$771.14
$771.14
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

$822.35
$822.35
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

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

$875.03
$875.03
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

$684.80
$684.80
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

$532.62
$532.62
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 300mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$1,113.54
$1,113.54
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

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

$1,173.53
$1,173.53
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

$1,457.40
$1,457.40
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

$911.61
$911.61
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

$1,479.35
$1,479.35
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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

$1,423.75
$1,423.75
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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

$1,453.01
$1,453.01
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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

$1,158.90
$1,158.90
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

$1,479.35
$1,479.35
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

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

$1,128.17
$1,128.17
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

$1,327.17
$1,327.17
Hatsukokuro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

$1,265.72
$1,265.72
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

$5,421.36
$5,421.36
Nigara Hamono 270mm Yanagi Shirogami 1 Mizu Honyaki Karin Burl Double Horn

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

$3,208.92
$3,208.92
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

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

$1,021.35
$1,021.35