Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Santoku 165mm Kurouchi by Hatsukokoro Black ChacateThe Motokyuuichi Kurosagi AS KU Santoku 165mm is a double bevel general purpose knife featuring Aogami Super steel and a Black Chacate handle, best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking a compact carbon steel blade. Forged in Nagasaki by the Maeda family using volcanic spring water quenching, this santoku profile measures 165mm in edge length with a 48mm heel height and weighs 153g. The spine measures 2. 8mm at the heel, tapering to 1.

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

The octagonal ebony handle provides a tapered geometric grip that pairs with the blade's balance point

This double-bevel santoku features Aogami Super steel at 62-65 HRC

Lever-Zinc alloy

Nigara applies inherited Tsugaru sword smith forging traditions alongside modern metalworking technology in this line

and disjointing large cuts within a Japanese blade geometry that typically features acute edge angles

Weighing between 189g and 220g with a heel height of 48mm to 50mm

The knife weighs 226g with spine thickness measuring 2

The Hatsukokoro x Nigara Yorokobi Special SLD Kurouchi Damascus Santoku is a 167mm double-bevel general-purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking artistic stainless construction

Perfect for traditional Japanese knives like Gyuto

where the slim profile reduces surface contact and friction during draw cuts

This Hatsukokoro blue 2 line is made by the Muneishi Cutlery