Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Santoku 175mm Migaki Curly MapleThe Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue 2 Santoku 175mm is a stainless clad general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking high carbon performance in a compact profile. This double bevel blade features Aogami #2 steel with a Migaki finish and measures 176mm in edge length, 49mm in heel height, and weighs 155g. The Santoku shape supports slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks with a controllable chopping motion suited to everyday kitchen

270 mm 300 mm Weight 163 g 193 g Total Length 409 mm 445 mm Tip to Heel Length 264 mm 296 mm Blade Height at Heel 37 mm 39 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

this sujihiki pairs with a turquoise coke-bottle shaped western handle made from stabilised ambonya burl

The special 20mm thick version

where he continues to produce knives characterised by concentrated stress patterns at the hamon peak

As a high-performance tool designed for precision

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This 175mm profile features an 80mm heel height and weighs 240g

This tapered handle profile offers a wider midsection for grip security during extended use

SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution from its powdered metallurgy

The combination of exotic materials and traditional forging makes this piece highly collectable while remaining functional for daily kitchen tasks

and hand-finished on stones by Mazaki alone

the highest quality knives possible with fascinating shapness and easy handling