Hatsukokoro Ginsan Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm with Teak Wood Handle, by Yoshihiro Yauji

Hatsukokoro Ginsan Damascus Tsuchime Santoku 180mm with Teak Wood Handle, by Yoshihiro YaujiMeasurements Santoku Bunka Weight 172 g Total Length 328 mm Tip to Heel Length 185 mm Blade Height at Heel 48. 4 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3. 1 mm Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2. 7 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0. 9 mm Steel type: Ginsan Core with Damascus cladding Hardness (HRC): 60 62 Handle Design: K&S Teak wood handle. Optional handles available.

a hangiri (半切 or 飯切)

CM4030 Weight 320 g Total Length 295 mm Tip to Heel Length 190 mm Blade Height at Heel 94

edge retention and toughness

198 mm  Blade Height at Heel

usually done by stock removal)

An octagonal Black Chacate handle provides a durable timber grip with fine texture and dark coloration

163 mm  Blade Height at Heel

but they are also flexible enough to be used for opening jars and other items that require a firm

Sharpener: Tateo Myojin (明神 健)

The Chosera 5000/1000 is considered the best of the best yet Kuromaku doesn’t perform that well in high grits

Made in Japan

While the diamond abrasive in the Atoma does wear off