Hatsukokoro Kurogane Knives | Features, First Use & Performance Test
Hatsukokoro Kurogane: Hand-Forged Aogami #2 Carbon Steel Knives Under $99 In this video, we take a first look at the Hatsukokoro Kurogane Santoku, Bunka, and Ko-Bunkas, breaking down their features and putting them to work. 🔪 See these knives in action as we test their performance on: • Onions (Julienne) • Mushrooms (Tap-Chop) • Bell Peppers (Push Chop) At the end of the video, we’ll help you decide which knife might be best for you, depending on your experience level and collection. What You Need to Know About Kurogane: ✔ Hand-forged in Tosa, Japan ✔ Aogami #2 Blue Carbon Steel ✔ Kurouchi Finish (lacquered for added protection) ✔ Octagonal Ebony Handles ✔ All priced under $99! These are some of the most affordable, hand-forged carbon steel blades on the market. With their rustic kurouchi finish, raw spine, and rough choil, they offer a traditional, no-frills approach to Japanese craftsmanship. Hatsukokoro Kurogane Chapters: 00:00 Quick Overview 01:46 Kurogane Features & Closeups 05:54 Onion Prep 12:34 Mushroom Prep 18:47 Pepper Prep 25:10 Which is right for you? Featured Kurogane Knives: Santoku 6.5" https://cutleryandmore.com/products/h... Bunka 6.5" https://cutleryandmore.com/products/h... Ko-Bunka 4.7" https://cutleryandmore.com/products/h... Ko-Bunka 3.1" https://cutleryandmore.com/products/h... Shop all Hatsukokoro Kurogane Knives: https://cutleryandmore.com/search?q=h...

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