Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Santoku 170mm Ebony Handle

Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Santoku 170mm Ebony HandleThe Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Santoku 170mm is a double bevel general purpose knife featuring SKD semi stainless steel and an octagonal ebony handle, best fit for users seeking a compact everyday blade with Sanjo grind geometry. This 170mm santoku profile measures 50mm at the heel and suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks where a less aggressive tip offers greater control during chopping motions. Yoshikane Hamono constructs this blade

T6 grade aluminum alloy is basically the best you can get in its class

the polish job is insanely neat (no polyurethane) and use the best wood that I can get my hands to

and most other Sanjo knives

I much prefer the custom handles that we often seen here in KKF made by our own hobbyists and pro craftsmen

The concept of the Kurokumo is very similar to my Syousin Chiku Migaki line: people really like a standard line

forged with Hitachi Shiro-ko (White 2) steel and iron clad

It is produced using Japanese Ubame oak trees in a special Bincho Klin at around 1000 degrees Celsius

This is a highly desirable feature that is missing from other brands

5mm near the tip

while the 81g weight supports controlled manipulation during precision cuts

they are also great for beginners wanting to try out the traditional Japanese single bevel knives

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