CK103 Japanese Santoku knife Aogami#2 Damascus Steel 170mm – Tosa Kajiya [$148.00]

BrandTosa Kajiya
Knife TypeSantoku
Blade MaterialAogami#2 (Carbon)
HardnessAround 63 HRC
Double beveled edgeFor right and left-hand users
HandleOctagonal walnut
Blade Length170mm (6.7inch)
Total Length300mm (11.8ch)
Weight135grs (4.8oz) 
CountryMade in Japan

US$148.00
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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. While retaining the ruggedness and wildness typical of blades from the Tosa region knife, the blade has a beautiful finish with a laminated steel appearing across the entire blade. The spine has a thick, so you can tell at a glance that it is a hand forged knife.

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 : Octagonal walnut 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.