CK101 Japanese Santoku Knife Black Damascus Aogami#2 Steel 170mm Tosa Kajiya [$98.00]

US$98.00
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Description

Santoku knife made by the Kajihara blacksmith family, who have inherited traditional knife making techniques for four generations.

The core material is Aogami #2 carbon steel, sandwiched between multiple steels, and shaped by hand forging. The area close to the cutting edge is polished to reveal the laminated steel, while the spine side is left with the black skin created by the forging process. The spine is thick and you can tell at a glance that it is a hand forged knife. This wild and rugged appearance is the unique charm of Tosa region knives.

The blade is made of carbon steel, so it will rust, but it is sharper than a stainless steel knife. And can be made very sharp depending on how you sharpen it.

1. Blade  : Aogami#2 Steel is one of the highest quality carbon steels from Hitachi Metals (HRC = 63). It is not stainless so it oxidizes but it is easy to sharpen and with stone you can make more sharp than stainless steel knife.
   
2. Handle : Walnut wood in classic shape.

Maintenance

• Keep clean and dry after use.
• Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
• Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.