Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Aokitae Blue 2 Kurouchi Santoku 165mm with Black Chacate handle is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for home cooks seeking a compact carbon steel blade for slicing, dicing, and mincing. Produced in Hyogo by Hatsukokoro, this santoku features Hitachi Blue 2 (Aogami #2) carbon steel with a kurouchi surface finish and san mai soft iron cladding. The reactive carbon steel construction requires immediate drying after use to

Constructed with nimai soft iron cladding and a kasumi finish

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combining rustic texture with practical design in a unique western profile

The etched Damascus surface provides tasteful contrast but requires specific maintenance to preserve the finish over time

the bevel is 7/3 grind

The 240mm gyuto profile serves general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

This 210mm gyuto features a VG10 core with stainless sanmai cladding and a tsuchime hammered surface finish

this knife combines moderate thickness with detailed finishing for both professional kitchen work and home use

high-performance Naniwa Gouken Arata stones with a K&S leather strop

5mm spine thickness at the heel tapering to 0

Available in Black

This double-bevel gyuto features Aogami #2 core steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish