Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi
Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi

Kagekiyo - White #2 Santoku Urushi

£245.00

A lightweight all rounder finished to an exceptional standard and nicely balanced just around the heel point, the Kagekiyo is a great every day knife for those who seek performance and style.

Currently out of stock

Product Code: BABA-002-##

Knife & Range Specifications

Knife Measurements
  • Blade Edge Length: 170mm / 6.69" (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Knife Length: 313mm / 12.32" (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 48.2mm / 1.9" (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.76mm / 0.11" (Spine width above the heel) 1.90mm / 0.07" (Measured halfway along spine) 1.38mm / 0.05" (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 115 grams / 4.06 oz

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 finishes.

Range Specifications
  • Core Steel: Shirogami White #2
  • Cladding Steel: Soft Iron
  • Blade Finish: Migaki | Polished
  • Hardness: 62 (HRC)
  • Handle Style: Japanese (Wa)
  • Left or Right handed: Suitable for both (Double Bevel)

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Kagekiyo - White #2

Our in-depth range review

First Impressions

Absolutely beautiful. The various Kagekiyo ranges from Baba Hamono are traditional Sakai style knives entirely forged and sharpened by hand and fitted with a selection of equally high quality handles.

With a subtle distal taper and a slightly hollow grind these knives perform exceptionally well with smooth slicing and cutting across the range.

Every part of the Kagekiyo range is made by a master craftsman and shows Baba Hamono's philiosophy and commitment to preserving the traditional style and quality of Sakai knives. 

Beauty

These knives ooze class, the subtle finishing touches are everywhere from the bevelled spine and rounded heel to the diagonal hairline migaki finish on the carbon cladding running down to that delightful kasumi finish is of the highest quality. 

The blade is then complimented with a top quality handle made and finished by hand for each blade.

In Hand

The exceptional geometry of the knives across the range is testament to the skill of the artisans who work on the knives and across the range and sizes they're nimble, lightweight in hand and very well balanced.

Durability

The White #2 core has been hardened to approximately 62±1 providing an excellent balance of durability, edge retention and ease of sharpening for such a thin edge.

Ease of Care & Maintenance Tips

This range is a full carbon knife with a White #2 core steel clad in carbon so will be reactive across the blade.

Please follow our carbon care tips and we recommend a carbon steel care kit for longer term maintenance. 

Our Verdict

We're delighted to stock Kagekiyo knives, from the moment we met Baba Hamono we enjoyed hearing about their philiosophy, company and how they work to preserve Sakai knife making traditions and styles. 

The White #2 is forged by Satoshi Nakagawa and then sharpened in house by Baba Hamono's team and the result is an extremely high quality range of knives made in a traditional Sakai style and profile that are fantastic value for money given their quality.

Meet the maker

Baba Hamono

Founded in Sakai City in 1916 by Kuniharu Baba, Baba Hamono are a company who work with a selection of Sakai based craftsmen and workshops to promote the high quality and traditional style of knife making in the area.

They not only work with some of the best blacksmiths in the Sakai area on their knives but they also have a strong philosophy and commitment to helping pass on the craft and skills to the next generation and in 2017 established their own workshop to train young craftspeople who learn from the masters. 

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