Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hyogo Prefecture, Hatsukokoro operates as an elite brand curator and distributor, partnering with Japan’s most revered blacksmiths and sharpeners across Seki, Sakai, Tosa, and Echizen. Translating to "innocent heart," Hatsukokoro bridges traditional knife-forging heritage with modern metallurgical innovations—producing rare, highly sought-after blades crafted from SG2, Super Aogami, and custom copper damascus claddings.