Shape | Santoku |
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Blade Length | 165 mm |
Blade Height | 46 mm |
Blade Thickness Above Heel | 2.7 mm |
Weight | 124 g |
Steel Type | Shirogami #2 (White Carbon Steel)
With Carbon Steel Cladding
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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Rockwell Hardness | 62–63 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Magnolia Black Pakkawood Collar |
Blacksmith/Maker | Yu Kurosaki |
Knife Line | Masakage Shimo |
Made in | Echizen, Fukui, Japan |
Brand | Masakage |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
About the Shape - This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.
About Masakage Shimo -Dubbed Shimo (frost), these 'cool' blades are said to resemble frost on a window. To achieve this, look the blacksmith uses a hammer with a raised ‘X’ on the face, paired with the sexy look of their hand manipulated Damascus finish. Combined with the white (magnolia) and black (pakka wood) octagon handle, this knife is visually striking with a superb forward balance.
Shirogami (white) carbon is pretty darn great- super easy to sharpen, takes a brilliantly sharp edge, and patinas beautifully. Since the blade is not stainless it requires a lot more care, and is ideal for someone who seriously cares for their tools.