Hatsukokoro Chromax

Chromax is a semi-stainless steel developed by Takefu Special Steel, built to sharpen with the bite of a high-carbon blade while resisting rust far better. Hatsukokoro builds this line around a Chromax core clad in stainless steel, finished in kasumi for a soft, satin surface. Every knife in the collection is fitted with a hinoki handle, a pale, aromatic Japanese cypress long favored in fine woodworking. The line features a shape for nearly every task in the kitchen. Browse the full lineup below.