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Mutsumi Hinoura Ajikataya White 2 Santoku 165mm - Spalted Maple

$329.00 AUD

Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

White 2 Core, Kurouchi Iron Clad

Handle Material

Octagonal Spalted Maple/All-in-one

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

315mm

Spine Thickness

3mm/3mm

Blade Height

52mm

Weight

163g

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

Japanese White Steel #2, a traditional high-carbon steel, is cherished for its purity and fine grain structure, enabling razor-sharp edges, at the cost of being reactive. It is one of the easiest steels to sharpen, but cannot be left wet for even short periods otherwise rust spots can occur. If you’re fastidious in your knife maintenance, this knife steel can be extremely rewarding to use.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Hinoura Hamono

Hinoura Hamono are considered to be one of the most legendary blacksmithing workshops in Japan. Based in Sanjo, Niigata, Tsukasa San and Mutsumi San possess an extremely deep knowledge of metallurgy, sharpening, and damascus forging which owe to their blades being revered by many around the world.

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