| Knife Type | Kiritsuke Santoku |
| Blade Material | Aogami#2 Carbon steel |
| Hardness | Around 63 HRC |
| Double beveled edge | For right and left-hand users |
| Handle | Chestnut Wood |
| Blade Length | 180m (7.1inch) |
| Total Length | 325mm (12.8inch) |
| Weight | 150grs (5.3oz) |
US$114.00
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Description
Mr. Tsutomu Kajiwara was born in the blacksmith’s family and has been making kitchen knives since he was a child. So he has more than 50 years of experience.
This is a beautiful damascus knife that is made with traditional Japanese blacksmith techniques. All handmade, forged with a hammer to form a knife. And it is polished until damascus steel pattern appears.
- Blade : Aogami#2 Steel is one of the highest quality carbon steels from Hitachi Metals (HRC = 63). It is not stainless so it oxidizes. But it is easy to sharpen and with stone you can make more sharp than stainless steel knife.
- Handle : Chestnut Wood in classic shape.
Maintenance
- Keep clean and dry after use.
- Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
- Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.