Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Santoku 180mm Black Chacate

Hatsukokoro Kumokage Blue 2 Kurouchi Damascus Santoku 180mm Black ChacateThe Hatsukokoro Kumokage Damascus Santoku 180mm features a Blue 2 carbon steel core with soft iron damascus cladding and an octagonal Black Chacate handle, best fitting enthusiasts and collectors seeking a reactive blade with artistic kurouchi finish. This 180mm santoku profile suits general purpose kitchen tasks including slicing, dicing, and mincing, measuring 46mm in heel height with a spine thickness of 3. 4mm at the heel tapering to 1. 0mm at the

The octagonal wa handle is crafted from stabilised birch burl with a spacer

you could expect the OOTB edge is quite pleasant to use

The western handle is constructed from pakka wood with a bolster

not by having a glass at the back

this knife represents the Nigara Anmon line which combines inherited sword smith traditions with modern metalworking technology

Nigara applies inherited sword smith traditions alongside modern metalworking technology to produce this hand forged damascus piece

saving the cost of replacing the base and reduce shipping cost

and tapers from 2

Kato-san often work with Kurosaki and their knives are very similar in terms of geometry and grind

there are plenty exotic timbers and experienced woodworkers (getting a degree in Engineering certainly helps) here in Australia

and chopping vegetables

best fit for users seeking a double bevel blade with corrosion resistance and traditional cutting geometry