Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Bubinga Gyuto 240mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Mono Bubinga
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 51mm
Spine Thickness: 2.30mm
Weight: 183g
The Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s answer to the “modern, minimal, and seriously good value” category — a knife that looks clean and simple on the surface, but performs way above its price point. No rustic textures, no flash. Just a sharp, streamlined blade that feels light, thin, and ready to move.
Built on an Aogami Blue #2 carbon core with stainless cladding, it hits that sweet spot between high-end cutting performance and everyday practicality. You get the punchy bite of Blue #2, the easy care of a stainless exterior, and a sleek Migaki finish that keeps things looking fresh with almost no effort.
At just 1.8mm on the spine, this Gyuto is quick and lively on the board. It feels almost weightless in hand but still solid and controlled — thin enough to glide through ingredients, rigid enough to stay predictable cut after cut. The gentle belly makes rocking a natural motion, while the long edge excels at clean slicing and smooth push-cuts. Add in a fine, responsive tip for detail work, and you’ve got a blade that’s efficient, versatile, and surprisingly refined for the price.
The mono Bubinga handle gives the knife its twist: minimalist, yes, but with a warm, natural grain that adds character without breaking the aesthetic. One solid piece of hardwood that feels steady in the hand, balanced with the blade, and honest in design.
If you want a knife that’s light, thin, modern, and delivers way more performance than the price should allow, the Kaijin Kiritsuke is exactly that — minimalism done right, with real cutting power behind it.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Migaki (Stainless Clad)
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Mono Bubinga
Blade Length: 240mm
Heel Height: 51mm
Spine Thickness: 2.30mm
Weight: 183g
The Kaijin Series is Hatsukokoro’s answer to the “modern, minimal, and seriously good value” category — a knife that looks clean and simple on the surface, but performs way above its price point. No rustic textures, no flash. Just a sharp, streamlined blade that feels light, thin, and ready to move.
Built on an Aogami Blue #2 carbon core with stainless cladding, it hits that sweet spot between high-end cutting performance and everyday practicality. You get the punchy bite of Blue #2, the easy care of a stainless exterior, and a sleek Migaki finish that keeps things looking fresh with almost no effort.
At just 1.8mm on the spine, this Gyuto is quick and lively on the board. It feels almost weightless in hand but still solid and controlled — thin enough to glide through ingredients, rigid enough to stay predictable cut after cut. The gentle belly makes rocking a natural motion, while the long edge excels at clean slicing and smooth push-cuts. Add in a fine, responsive tip for detail work, and you’ve got a blade that’s efficient, versatile, and surprisingly refined for the price.
The mono Bubinga handle gives the knife its twist: minimalist, yes, but with a warm, natural grain that adds character without breaking the aesthetic. One solid piece of hardwood that feels steady in the hand, balanced with the blade, and honest in design.
If you want a knife that’s light, thin, modern, and delivers way more performance than the price should allow, the Kaijin Kiritsuke is exactly that — minimalism done right, with real cutting power behind it.
