Kanetsune Hamaken Blue Steel #2 165mm Santoku

The Blacksmith - Kanetsune

Kanetsune is a Japanese Knife maker with a long tradition in supplying knives of all types. With experience like this you know you're getting an excellent quality product no matter which area of their range you are looking at.

The Range - Shirogami Kasumi

These superb value knives are made using high performing Aogami (blue) 2 carbon steel with a simple kurouchi (blackened) finish. They are clad in stainless steel. 

The Steel - Aogami (Blue) 2

Aogami 2 is a Japanese carbon steel used able to achieve exceptional sharpness, is easy to keep sharp and retains sharpness about as well as any steel. 

The Model - Santoku

Similar to a Gyuto chef’s knife, the Santoku offers a large light blade with a taller profile and a flatter belly, making the knife excellent for a more ‘up and down’ chopping motion for meat, fish or vegetables. Blades vary from 160mm to 180mm. This is a great knife if you want an all rounder with shorter blade and a good weight to it. 

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Specifications

Knife Type: Santoku

Steel Type: Blue Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)

Blade Hardness: HRC 61-62

Blade Type: Double beveled blade

Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")

Blade Height: 47mm (1.9")

Blade Thickness: 3.2mm (0.1")

Ferrule Material: Plastic

Handle Material: Magnolia

Handle Length: 125mm (4.9")

Weight: 131g (4.6 ounces)

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