Made by Toru Tamura and sharpened by Myojin Naohito this sensational kasumi finished santoku boasts an edge that is one of the best around and everything about the knife from that kasumi finish to the attention to detail on the rounded heel and spine are of the highest standard.
This batch of santoku have been fitted with a classy ebony and white buffalo octagonal wa handle.
Please note: This knife is sold with a protective lacquer applied to the blade that we recommend removing before using to prepare food. How to remove lacquer from a Japanese knife.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 170mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 313mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 46.5mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.84mm (Spine width above the heel) 2.33mm (Measured halfway along spine) 0.61mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
- Total Weight: 147 grams
- Core Steel: Blue Steel #2
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Care Tip – Reactive Carbon Steel
The core (and on some ranges, the cladding steel too) of this knife is made using a carbon steel which can react with moisture and acids in your food and so is not stainless or rust-proof.
- Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
- Hardness: 63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octagonal ebony with white buffalo bolster
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: TETS-001-##
Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.
Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.
Protection & care for this knife
We recommend the magnolia santoku saya or a santoku size (22x5cm) blade guard for this knife.
Meet the maker
Tetsujin Hamono
Made by Toru Tamura for Tetsujin Hamono and sharpened by Myojin Naohito this is a knife of the highest standard made by two highly skilled and respected artisans.
