Brand | Tosa Kajiya |
Knife Type | Santoku |
Blade Material | Aogami#2 (Carbon) |
Hardness | Around 63 HRC |
Double beveled edge | For right and left-hand users |
Handle | Octagonal walnut |
Blade Length | 170mm (6.7inch) |
Total Length | 300mm (11.8ch) |
Weight | 135grs (4.8oz) |
Country | Made 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.
- 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.
- 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.