Kenshin Kurouchi Santoku Knife 165mm Shirogami No. 2 Double-edged Knife All-purpose Knife Tsubame-Sanjo Knife Sanjo-uchi Knife Traditional Craft Cultural Knife Professional Grade Home Use Niigata Sanjo City Vegetable Knife KS-165PS2

[The most commonly used versatile kitchen knife in Japanese households] This knife handles meat, fish, vegetables, and any other material with ease.
[The “double-edged style” said to have been introduced from the West] It fits various food cultures, both Japanese and Western, and is suitable for both right-handed and left-handed users.
[Easy to handle even for cooking beginners] The Santoku knife has a rounded tip, ensuring excellent ease of cutting.
[The handle made of magnolia wood is water-resistant and lightweight] It fits comfortably in the hand and provides a non-slip grip, even with wet hands.
[Uses Shirogami No.2 steel in the blade] This steel offers a perfect balance of flexibility and hardness.
[Blacksmith finish] It has a traditional Japanese style with a dark, blacksmith finish.
[What is Shirogami No.2?] Shirogami No.2 steel has the fewest impurities among blade materials and offers excellent conditions for making good knives. It is difficult to quench and can only be handled by some blacksmiths, resulting in a blade that is sharp and easy to sharpen. The carbon content balance provides a perfect blend of flexibility and hardness, which is the hidden quality supporting daily cooking. The sharpness is keen, and re-sharpening is relatively easy, making it a choice for many chefs.
[Characteristics of the blacksmith knife] Sharpness: The blacksmith knife has a finely forged steel structure, resulting in a very sharp blade. This is an effect of forging, proving that blacksmithing is forging. Durability: The blacksmith knife is very sturdy and long-lasting due to its high hardness and toughness. Unique black surface: The blacksmithing leaves an oxidized film on the surface, giving it a unique black appearance. This oxidized film also has a rust-preventing effect. *The oxidized film acts as a protective layer, preventing chemical reactions between the metal surface and air or liquid.