Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro Shikkoku Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm is a reactive carbon steel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a budget friendly workhorse with a rustic Tosa finish. This double bevel santoku features Aogami #2 steel at 61 63 HRC, offering improved toughness and edge retention through added chromium and tungsten. The blade utilises san mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish and

whether at home

Material: Ho wood with no treatment

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59 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

The stainless clad construction protects the majority of the blade face while the reactive core delivers traditional carbon steel cutting characteristics

DamascusStainless Cladding

it also gives a great feedback

The blade is thin behind the edge and features convex primary bevels that assist with food release during cutting

Weighing 64g with a double bevel edge

not frozen food

this santoku features a double bevel geometry suited to slicing