A classic every day santoku made from Shirogami #2 high carbon steel and clad in a multi-layer soft iron outer, it's a great performer with a traiditional finish and paired with a rosewood oval handle with black pakka wood ferrule.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 173mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 314mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade Thickness: 4mm (Measured level with heel)
- Blade Height: 46mm (Heel to spine)
- Total Weight: 144 grams
- Core Steel: White #2
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This knife is made from a reactive carbon steel which is not stainless and therefore has some special care instructions and properties.
Read the carbon steel care guide - Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 61 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Rosewood
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: 5002
Our aim is to measure and photograph all our products as accurately as possible but due to the handmade nature of many items, please be aware that there may be some variance in the measurements and that things such as blade and knife handle patterns can vary and presentation boxes may differ from those shown but we will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by the manufacturer and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
The magnolia and handmade leather santoku sized saya are both great fits for this knife.
Blacksmith Profile
Katsushige Anryu/Takumi Ikeda
The shirogami range has been made for many years by master blacksmith Anryu san but with his retirement at the start of 2021, production of this line has passed to his nephew and apprentice and highly skilled blacksmith Takumi Ikeda.
