Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Bunka finish-rainbow solid and weighty with a

solid and weighty with a full tang which is why this one is so popular

A fantastic mid-sized gyuto with an excellent out of the box edge and reasonably tall profile for working with larger ingredients it's great value for money and a super all rounder

Forged in the workshop of Shigeki Tanaka with a subtle migaki finish and relatively thick blade that subtly tapers all the way down to its fine tip and a slightly convex grind giving a heavier workhorse feel to assist the thin cutting edge

Small but highly efficient

Use whetstones and ditch ineffective home sharpeners

Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Bunka finish-rainbow solid and weighty with aA seriously classy laser of a bunka with a lovely edge profile and finish, this is a great all rounder balanced just at the heel of the blade and suited to a wide range of daily prep jobs.