Hatsukokoro [Knife Vision series] - print

“I took to my room and let small things evolve slowly.”
- Erik Satie

Hatsukokoro, 2024
Giclée print
Hahnemühle Photo Pearl 310

The knife in the photograph is part of the Kumokage knife line by the maker Hatsukokoro. The image captures the intricate interplay between flowing damascus layers and the deep, striking black of the kuro-uchi blade finish.

Read more about blade finishes in the article Blade construction: BLADE FINISH.