Motokane 170 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – Forged Aogami Super, Kurouchi finish

Name: Motokane 170 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – Forged Aogami Super, Kurouchi finish
Brand: Motokane
SKU: 4573200717147
Price: 278.00 USD
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The Motokane 170 mm Japanese Santoku knife embodies the traditional craftsmanship of Tosa cutlery in Japan. Hand-forged, it features an Aogami Super carbon steel core, renowned for its hardness and exceptional edge retention, surrounded by mild iron. Its black Kurouchi finish, straight from the forge, gives it an authentic, artisanal character.

Its octagonal rosewood handle, enhanced with a red ferrule, combines elegance and comfort. Versatile for vegetables, meats, and fish, this 170 mm Santoku comes in a paulownia wood box, ideal for gifting or storing this piece of Japanese cutlery.

Brand / Signature: Motokane
Type: Japanese Santoku knife
Artisanal origin: Tosa, Japan
Overall length: Approximately 310 mm
Blade length: Approximately 170 mm
Blade width at the heel: Approximately 50 mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 3 mm
Weight: Approximately 140 g
Cutting steel: Aogami Super (Japanese carbon steel)
Exterior metal: Mild iron
Blade construction: Hot-forged composite steel
Blade finish: Kurouchi (black forge finish)
Sharpening: Double bevel
Handle length: Approximately 130 mm
Maximum handle width: Approximately 25 mm
Handle thickness: Approximately 20 mm
Handle material: Rosewood (Shitan)
Handle shape: Octagonal
Ferrule: Red laminated wood
Manufacturing: Handcrafted in Japan
Packaging: Paulownia wood box included

Care and precautions

Rust-sensitive carbon steel: wipe the blade regularly during use and dry it immediately after washing.
Hand wash only: do not use in the dishwasher or dryer.
Initial protective coating: a rust-resistant varnish is applied to the blade. The cutting edge may therefore seem less effective at first use. Sharpening will fully restore its cutting qualities.
Sharpening: Aogami Super steel, which is particularly hard, may require more time and technique to sharpen than standard steel.
Avoid bones, frozen foods, and twisting motions.
Do not leave the wooden handle soaking.
Handcrafted: slight variations in dimensions, forge marks, irregularities, or areas where the black layer is less prominent may appear from one piece to another.

Aogami Super steel: premium Japanese carbon steel, renowned for its excellent edge retention.
Hand-forged in Tosa: blade hot-forged using traditional Japanese techniques.
Composite construction: Aogami Super core surrounded by mild steel.
Kurouchi finish: black forge finish with a raw, authentic appearance.
170 mm Santoku blade: versatile for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish.
Octagonal rosewood handle: elegant finish with a contrasting red ferrule.
Paulownia wood box included: carefully presented, ideal as a gift.
Made in Japan: handcrafted from forging to sharpening.