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Shiro Kamo Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm

$219.00 AUD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core, Carbon Clad, Kurouchi Finish

Handle Material

Octagon Walnut w/Pakkawood Bolster

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

165mm

Overall Length

300mm

Spine Thickness

2.6mm/1.8mm

Blade Height

45mm

Weight

117g

HRC

~63

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 Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

Introducing

Shiro Kamo

Though not widely known internationally, Shiro Kamo holds a highly respected position among Japan’s knife-making elite. Awarded the prestigious title of Dento-Kogeshi (Master of Traditional Crafts) at just 45—a rare honour shared by only a handful of artisans in the Echizen area, including masters like Takeshi Saji and Katsushige Anryu—Kamo-san’s skill and dedication to traditional craftsmanship are exceptional.

Currently serving as the president of the renowned Takefu Knife Village Cooperative, Kamo-san produces knives admired for their consistently precise grinds, refined blade finishes, and meticulous attention to detail. His expertise with steels, particularly his celebrated heat treatment of R2 stainless steel, ensures blades with phenomenal cutting performance and outstanding edge retention.

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Customer Reviews

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Aayush Kamerkar
I loved the product

Just one disadvantage is the food colour stain remain on the knife even after washing under water and soap. Loved the handle and the blade.

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Aayush Kamerkar
I loved the product

Just one disadvantage is the food colour stain remain on the knife even after washing under water and soap. Loved the handle and the blade.