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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

£95.15
£95.15
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

£102.70
£102.70
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 120mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

£102.70
£102.70
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

£117.80
£117.80
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Nakiri Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

£117.80
£117.80
Hatsukokoro Kurogane 165mm Santoku Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Mono Ebony Handle

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

£117.80
£117.80
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

£132.90
£132.90
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£394.18
£394.18
Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

Sentan 170mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Migaki

£113.27
£113.27
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 120mm Petty HAP40 Walnut Handle

£143.48
£143.48
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Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

Hatsukokoro Hayabusa 150mm Honesuki Kaku HAP40 Walnut Handle

£181.23
£181.23
Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

Sentan 190mm Chinese Cleaver Stainless Clad Shirogami 2 Kurouchi

£120.82
£120.82
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Hatsukokoro Sumi 120mm Petty Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

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

£117.80
£117.80
Hatsukokoro Sumi 150mm Bunka Iron Clad Aogami 2 Kurouchi Wenge Handle

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

£140.45
£140.45
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 135mm Ajisaki Ginsanko Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

£237.11
£237.11
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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

£188.78
£188.78
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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

£408.53
£408.53
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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

£451.57
£451.57
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 210mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn - LEFTY

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

£582.21
£582.21
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

£416.83
£416.83
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn Handle

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

£470.45
£470.45
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 300mm Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

£518.78
£518.78
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Sakimaru Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Ebony Buffalo Horn

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

£605.62
£605.62
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

£752.11
£752.11
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

£684.91
£684.91
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

£763.44
£763.44
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

£763.44
£763.44
Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 330mm Kiritsuke Yanagi Aogami 1 Damascus Black Buffalo Horn

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

£653.19
£653.19
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 130mm Petty Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

£93.64
£93.64
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 150mm Ko-Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

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

£101.19
£101.19
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 160mm Nakiri Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

£109.49
£109.49
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Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

Hatsukokoro Hikari 170mm Santoku Stainless Clad SLD Hinoki Handle

£109.49
£109.49
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Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

Kumokage 80mm Petty Aogami 2 Kurouchi Damascus Teak Handle

£86.84
£86.84
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£291.48
£291.48
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£300.54
£300.54
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£436.47
£436.47
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Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 270mm Sujihiki SKD Nashiji Teak Handle

£442.51
£442.51
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Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 80mm Paring Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£255.24
£255.24
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Petty Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£270.34
£270.34
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Bunka Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£250.70
£250.70
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Nakiri Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£255.24
£255.24
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£285.44
£285.44
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Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 210mm Kiritsuke Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£274.87
£274.87
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Gyuto Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£282.42
£282.42
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Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 240mm Sujihiki Shirogami 2 Nashiji Teak Handle

£323.20
£323.20
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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

£124.60
£124.60
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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

£143.48
£143.48
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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

£154.80
£154.80
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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

£147.25
£147.25
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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

£154.80
£154.80
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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

£177.46
£177.46
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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

£169.91
£169.91
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Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 150mm Honesuki Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

£353.40
£353.40
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku Shirogami 2 Kurouchi Nashiji Teak Handle

£285.44
£285.44
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Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

Higonokami Aogami 2 Kurouchi Folding Knife LG Brass Handle

£33.98
£33.98
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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

£338.30
£338.30
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Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 95mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£169.15
£169.15
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Kiritsuke Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£191.05
£191.05
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Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 120mm Petty SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£191.05
£191.05
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Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 170mm Butcher Knife SG2 Migaki Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£203.89
£203.89
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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

£77.78
£77.78
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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

£106.47
£106.47
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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

£90.62
£90.62
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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

£385.12
£385.12
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Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 165mm Petty SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

£290.73
£290.73
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Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 180mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

£299.79
£299.79
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

£433.45
£433.45
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Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

Myojin Naohito 240mm Kiritsuke Gyuto SG2 Stainless Kasumi Teak

£433.45
£433.45
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Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

Diatomite Konro Grill Japan - Large

£481.78
£481.78
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Bunka Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

£227.30
£227.30
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 180mm Santoku Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

£219.74
£219.74
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 210mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

£274.87
£274.87
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Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

Myojin Riki Seisakusho 240mm Gyuto Cobalt Special Stainless Bubinga Handle

£314.14
£314.14
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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

£314.14
£314.14
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 180mm Deba Ginsanko Kyomen Ebony Black Buffalo Horn

£377.57
£377.57
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Gyuto SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£282.42
£282.42
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Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

Nigara Hamono 270mm Sakimaru Sujihiki SG2 Kurouchi Tsuchime Ebony Handle

£282.42
£282.42
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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

£397.96
£397.96
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Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro Nakagawa 240mm Gyuto Ginsanko Ebony Handle

£392.67
£392.67
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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

£518.78
£518.78
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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

£574.66
£574.66
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Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

Hatsukokoro Shirasagi 180mm Deba Ginsanko Wenge Handle

£237.87
£237.87
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Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

Yoshikane Hamono 165mm Santoku SLD Damascus Kurouchi Burnt Chestnut Handle

£424.39
£424.39
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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)

£164.62
£164.62
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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

£734.75
£734.75
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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

£749.85
£749.85
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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

£598.07
£598.07
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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

£2,797.77
£2,797.77
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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

£1,656.01
£1,656.01