Hatsukokoro AS Migaki Bunka 180mm Review

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Hatsukokoro AS Migaki Bunka 180mm

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Posted By: Jordan R

I saw that CKTG stocked this and had to try it out. I’m very glad I did. This knife is a performer. Light and nimble with a very comfortable lacquered handle.

Been using this knife for prep and service throughout the week and it’s an absolute joy to use. The grind is noticeable convex when looking down the choil and is nice and thin towards the edge and tip. It’s thin from the spine as well but really reminds me of the old Richmond laser aogami super line.

Balance point is is just at the top of the choil, a little more handle heavy, but still very comfortable and nimble in its performance. The spine and choil are comfortable rounded.

Like all aogami super knives it sharpens up like a dream. Easy to get a stupidly sharp edge and holds it really well. I put it through some serious work this past week and it just keeps going.

Nice food release, doesn’t stick up on product too much when going through tackier ingredients. Enough of a flat on the belly for push or pull cuts but also enough belly to rock like a champ.

I’m really enjoying the patina that comes with aogami super. The cladding is mostly stainless, I haven’t had any issues with rust or spotting and I’m not worried about any forming. The cladding does form some patina though, it gets some nice blues and purples forming where the grind is thinner and closer to the core.

All in all a comfortably great performer with a thin and nimble blade. Very happy with this pick up.