Hatsukokoro Hayabusa Blue 2 Rainbow Rainbow Damascus Petty 150mm

Measurements 

Steel type: Blue 2 core with copper/brass and stainless clad

Hardness (HRC): 62-63

Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.  

Another innovative offering from Hatsukokoro’s well established Hayabusa series: the Hayabusa rainbow damascus series. Utilizing Takefu Special Steel’s exotic Blue 2 core with the copper / brass damascus. The core steel is Hitachi’s staple Blue 2 carbon alloy steel, with about Rockwell 62 hardness, it is excellent for both professional and household use (just have to wipe it dry after use). This elegant copper / brass stainless cladding is definitely an eye opener and is used by a lot of famous makers. Takeshi Saji, Hinoura and a lot of overseas custom makers all offer this copper / brass damascus, however are usually quite expensive. Hatukokoro’s Hayabusa has a very thin grind and as usual, offers excellent value.