Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Santoku 170mmExperience the artistry of a true Japanese kitchen knife with the Hatsukokoro x Satoshi Nakagawa Blue 1 Damascus Santoku 170mm. Forged by master blacksmith Satoshi Nakagawa, with over 20 years of experience under the legendary Kenichi Shiraki, this Santoku features a premium Aogami #1 (Blue 1) carbon steel core, clad in a stunning soft iron Damascus. The result is a knife that delivers exceptional edge retention and sharpness, wrapped in a blade of

providing wear resistance and edge retention suitable for general purpose kitchen tasks including mincing

Overall Length: 180mm

6mm at both the heel and mid-blade

The octagonal WA handle is crafted from stabilised Amboyna burl and black buffalo horn with triple spacers

and tapers to 1

The 300mm length suits commercial kitchens where longer blades facilitate single-stroke slicing of sashimi and seafood with minimal cellular damage

5mm heel height and weighs 167g

268 mm  Blade Height at Heel

while the flatter edge geometry supports effective peeling when held directly in hand

8 mm Width of Spine at about 2cm from tip 0

the knife carries substantial mass for stable cutting

expertly carved without any glued joints for impeccable durability and beauty