Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel
Santoku Blue steel

Santoku Blue steel #2 Hon-Kurouchi Buffalo Ebony Handle 170mm

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Regular price¥36,800
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This Santoku Blue steel #2 Hon-Kurouchi knife showcases an elegant buffalo ebony handle that adds a touch of sophistication to any kitchen. Expertly crafted from the highest quality materials, the blade's hon-kurouchi finish gives it the sleek look of a modern classic. Expertly balanced for the ultimate in precision cutting, this knife is the perfect choice for any culinary connoisseur.

“Santoku" means an all-purpose knife, including meat, fish, and vegetables. It is designed to have both features of Japanese Nakiri (vegetable knife) and Japanese Gyuto (meat knife). Being highly convenient and practical, it is most widely used in households. Recommended for those new to Japanese kitchen knives and novice cooks.

Aogami No.2 (Hitachi Metals Ltd.) is made by adding Chromium and Tungsten / Wolfram to Shirogami No.2. This results in increased toughness and the production of hard carbide molecules which improve edge retention. Many knife users have noted that while Aogami No.2 is very similar to Shirogami No.2 in terms of edge sharpness, it has slightly superior edge retention.

Kurouchi Finish, the unprocessed (black) part on the top side of the blade has already developed a dark patina, which protects the blade and gives it a traditional Japanese look.

Blade Material: Blue steel #2/Aogami No.2

Blade HRC: 61~63

Blade Finish: Kurouchi

Blade Type: Double-edged

Blade Length: 170mm

Blade Thinckness: 3.4mm

Total Length: 315mm

Handle Length: 130mm

Weight: 205g

Handle: Buffalo Ebony Handle

Origin: Sakai City in Osaka Prefecture

Availability Sheath: Yes(Choosing the fit sheath)

■Please do not use the knife in a twisting motion.
■Please use the correct knife when cutting bone, frozen or hard items.
■Please note that the images are of the sample products. Colour, weight, pattern and size can differ as each product is handmade.
■Please use a soft plastic or wooden cutting board to protect the blades edge.
■Please don't heat or cool rapidly as it may change the structure of the steel.
■Please don't hesitate to contact us for further enquiries.

Customer Reviews

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Kourtney McIntyre
Beautiful and High Quality

The knife was packaged really well, and feels solid. The handle is nice and the blade is well balanced. They do require more care than a standard kitchen knife but they make prep work so much faster.

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Jaime

I got this knife for my sister, but I might soon get another one for myself. I really liked the feel in my hand and its design. Very nce!

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Patrick

Knife arrived promptly after ordering and it is fantastic. Highly recommend as an upgrade from cutco.

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robin

Worth every penny. Slices like butter. Beautiful quality. I love it!!

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Adrian

Wonderful knife, excellent service.

Also Consider

Product Features

Handmade Forging

With the traditional forging process, the molecules of the iron material are finely tuned, leading to the completion of a "living kitchen knife" that breathes.

Durability

The process of heating and forging each material for mold making is repeated three or four times to quickly shape the blade and create durability before the carbon is released from the steel causing it to lose its original strength.

Sharpness

The blade is the most important factor in achieving the best possible sharpness. It is polished in our own blade factory to produce uncompromising sharpness.

Handle

The highest priority is placed on sturdiness, a sense of luxury, and a shape that is easy to grip and does not cause fatigue even after long hours of use.

Material SharpnessRust-resistantHardness
Sharpening
VG-10★★★★
★★★★★★★★★★★
Sliver steel #3★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
White steel #1★★★★★★★★★★★★
White steel #2★★★★★★★★★★★
Blue steel #1★★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Blue steel #2★★★★★★★★★★★★★
Aogami Super★★★★★★★★★★★★★★★

WHY MUSASHI

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