Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Santoku 180 mm with Saya

Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Santoku 180 mm with SayaThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki 180mm Santoku features a coreless dual core Blue 2 and White 2 steel construction with a Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, best fitting enthusiasts and collectors seeking an artistic blade with a workhorse grind. This double bevel general purpose knife measures 180mm in edge length and weighs 186g, featuring spine thicknesses of 2. 9mm at the heel, 2. 7mm at mid, and 1. 2mm at the tip. The Santoku profile suits slicing,

Crafted by fourth-generation blacksmith Kunio Masutani in Takefu Knife Village

Blue 2 steel achieves 61-63 HRC and contains 1

the knife carries substantial mass for stable cutting

This 240mm gyuto profile suits general-purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

this knife pairs the blade with an octagonal Black Chacate WA handle

especially when the stone has quite a bit of mud developed

constructed using san-mai lamination without stainless cladding

The blade measures 173mm in edge length with a spine thickness of 1

meaning the reactive White 2 core requires immediate wiping and drying after use to prevent corrosion

ensuring full contact with the cutting board for complete separation of produce

weighing 121g total with a 47

240 mm 270 mm 300 mm 330 mm Weight 173 g 223 g 249 g 283 g Total Length 422 mm 452 mm 482 mm Tip to Heel Length 234 mm 260 mm 290 mm 321 mm Blade Height at Heel 33 mm 34