Anryu Aogami Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku 175mm Ebony HandleThe Anryu Aogami Super Hammered Kurouchi Santoku 175mm is a double bevel general purpose knife forged by Takumi Ikeda at Anryu Hamono in Echizen, best fit for professional chefs requiring high edge retention. This 175mm blade features an Aogami Super carbon steel core with stainless cladding in san mai construction, finished with a kurouchi and tsuchime surface. The Santoku profile suits slicing, dicing, and mincing tasks, offering a controllable

serving as a benchmark for evaluating Aogami cutlery

195 mm 210 mm Weight 418g 443 g Total Length 300 mm 315 mm Tip to Heel Length 195 mm 213 mm Blade Height at Heel 86 mm 93 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 1

the Tokujou line represents an intermediate tier with improved fit and finish over entry-level options

Combining traditional Japanese design with refined materials

The SG2 powdered steel achieves 62-64 HRC and offers high wear resistance with uniform carbide distribution that reduces chipping risks

The Hatsukokoro Ginso Ginsan Nickel Damascus Santoku 180mm with Black Chacate handle is a stainless steel general-purpose knife best fit for first-timers

best fit for users preparing raw fish who require corrosion resistance in a traditional profile

Measurements include a 163mm edge length

The long slender profile facilitates precision cuts for sashimi preparation

The Kurosaki Gekko VG XEOS Bunka 165mm is a stainless-clad general-purpose knife forged by Yu Kurosaki in Takefu

The Sakai Takayuki Kurokage VG10 Kengata K-tip Gyuto 190mm is a double-bevel chef's knife best fit for users who prioritise precise

It may not be able to fit knives from other regions and custom brands