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Hatsukokoro Ryuhyo Kurozome SG2 Damascus Santoku 180mm - Maple Turquoise

$379.00 AUD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

SG2 Core, Black Damasucs Clad (Etched, but polished)

Handle Material

Octagon Maple Turquoise

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Low

Edge Length

175mm

Overall Length

310mm

Spine Thickness

1.8mm

Blade Height

48mm

Weight

128g

HRC

~64

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type

SG2 is considered by many as the best knifemaking steel in Japan. It gives all the benefits of carbon steel (very long edge retention, general ease of sharpening) without the carbon steel stresses of maintenance. It'll hold an edge for a long time, and can quickly and easily be refreshed on a whetstone or ceramic honing steel.

Care Information

This knife is made with a stainless steel and is easy going and low on maintenance. It has high chromium content, meaning it is generally considered safe to leave wet on the board for short periods of time. is still best practice to not leave this knife to air dry as it's stain-less not stain-none! Wipe down after washing the knife and store away from any sources of moisture.  

Introducing

Hatsukokoro

Based in Amagasaki, Hatsukokoro partners closely with a wide network of skilled Japanese blacksmiths (Think Yoshikane, Myojin, Yauji and many more) and manufacturers to create an expansive range of kitchen knives. Their approach is rooted in collaboration, drawing on the strengths of various makers across Japan to develop collections that span from accessible entry-level pieces to exceptional high-performance tools.

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