Chef's Knife (Santoku) - 6-2/3 in. (165mm) - Aogami 2 Carbon Damascus San Mai - Migaki

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Product Description for Chef's Knife (Santoku) - 6-2/3 in. (165mm) - Aogami 2 Carbon Damascus San Mai - Migaki

Maker: Hatsukokoro - All Lines (click to see more by this maker)
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Item num: 111530
Blade length: 7.00 in.
Cutting edge length: 6.60 in.
Total length: 12.00 in.
Blade height (at heel): 1.80 in.
Blade thickness (near bolster): 0.17 in.
Blade thickness (at midpoint): 0.09 in.
Blade thickness (near tip): 0.03 in.
Item weight: 5.60 oz.
Shipment weight: 10.4 oz.
Blade: Aogami 2 (Blue2) carbon steel surrounded by migaki finished damascus (Hrc 62-63)
Bolster: Stabilized birch
Handle: Stabilized birch with a synthetic spacer
Description: The santoku is the traditional Japanese general purpose chef’s knife. This comfortable design is a fantastic multipurpose chopper that has quickly become a new favorite for chefs in the West. The shorter blade is easily controlled, while the blade height gives plenty of finger clearance over a cutting board. Whether slicing, chopping, mincing, or dicing, this nimble chef's knife is a perfect choice.
Hatsukokoro-Kajiwara Aogami 2 Suminagashi chef's knives are hand forged by Tsutomu Kajiwara on the the southern Japanese island of Shikoku in the Kochi Prefecture of Japan. It’s a place surrounded by forests, rice fields, and rivers, where craftsmanship runs deep. The Kochi prefecture was previously called Tosa, the origin of the name Tosagata and only blades made by following the traditional process can claim to be the authentic craft. Master Tsutomu Kajiwara-san, now almost 70 years old, is a third-generation bladesmith whose expertise is manifested in his attractively priced knives. He works with his son-in-law to create truly outstanding knives
The aogami 2 carbon steel core (hagane) is surrounded by many layers mild steel damascus. The stunning suminagashi (also known damascus) has many layers of steel that look like waves. At 62-63 Hrc, aogami offers a keen, long-lasting edge that is still relatively easy to sharpen. Because the blade is reactive, we recommend using camellia oil to avoid rust. Simply wash and dry the knife, then spray with just a little camellia oil. After lightly wiping it off, the micro-thin layer of oil helps protect the carbon steel. The blade features a satin finish in the grind and a forge finish above the shinogi. The ambidextrous (50/50) shinogi grind provides effortless food release while chopping and slicing, while having very little wedging. The blade is distal tapered (beginning with a thick spine where the blade comes out of the handle and becoming progressively thinner as it approaches the detail-oriented tip).
The octagonal "Wa" style handle is ambidextrous. Stabilized birch burl forms the ferrule and handle, separated by a polished synthetic spacer. Like other kitchen knives, this knife should not be put in a dishwasher.
Hatsukokoro-Kajiwara chef's knives are a great choice for the cook who is looking for an economical carbon steel knife that is exceptionally high performing with a well-balanced grind.


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