Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP40

Steel Type HAP40 High Speed Powder Semi-stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 65 - 67
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut Wood Handle with Buffalo Horn Collar
Brand Hatsukokoro
Made in Japan

4 products

About Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP40s

This unique line of knives is made by a number of talented knife makers, including San-Etsu hamono in Seki. The HAP40 line is simple, slick and just works like a charm.  HAP40 high speed powder steel, which can attain a Rockwell Hardness of 67+. In layman’s terms, it’s insanely hard steel that gets wicked sharp and holds an edge like nothing else.

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