Shibata san designed this knife to be slightly different to the rest of the Iron Clad range, there is a lot more belly on the knife than the others mainly towards the front with a slightly more pronounced point.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 199mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 338mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 47.8mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 139 grams
- Core Steel: R2
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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: Stainless
- Hardness: 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Octgonal rosewood
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KOU-008-##
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
The magnolia santoku saya, black sand plywood saya and santoku size (22x5cm) blade guard all fit this knife.
Meet the maker
Takayuki Shibata
Shibata san is one of the top knife sharpeners in Japan and his ranges are famed for the quality of sharpness and finish.
