Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mmThe Hatsukokoro Kurokuma Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for first timers and students seeking an entry point into reactive carbon steel. This 165mm blade features Aogami #2 steel with a soft iron clad san mai construction and a kurouchi tsuchime surface finish. The Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks in home kitchens, offering a controllable chopping experience with a less aggressive

The Japanese carbon steel wok is lightweight

such as the famous Tsumataro that is an essential tool for every professional Japanese kitchen

The blade has a double bevel geometry suited for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

the exposed carbon core still requires drying after use to prevent oxidation

36 mm  Width of Spine Above Heel

High carbon Japanese stainless steel ensures a long lasting edge in the kitchen

and comfortable handle

The thin behind-the-edge geometry suits general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

is a well regarded knife smith in Japan

Ginyo is a Ginsanko Damascus blade with Tsuchime finish

Mounted on a stand and comes with a nagura flattening stone

namely Sakai Kikumori