Shigekatsu 165 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – Aogami No. 2 31-Layer Damascus

Name: Shigekatsu 165 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – Aogami No. 2 31-Layer Damascus
Brand: Shigekatsu
SKU: 4573200718090
Price: 306.00 USD
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The Shigekatsu 165 mm Japanese Santoku knife, handcrafted in Japan according to the Tosa tradition, features a blade made of Aogami No. 2 carbon steel, renowned for its excellent edge retention. Its 31-layer Damascus structure and Kurouchi black finish, which preserves the raw forged appearance, give it a unique character.

Its octagonal handle made of Japanese white oak, charred and finished with urushi lacquer, a traditional Japanese lacquer, combines elegance and durability. Weighing 160 g, this Santoku with its versatile 165 mm blade is ideal for cutting vegetables, meat, and fish.

Brand / Signature: Shigekatsu
Type: Japanese Santoku knife
Overall length: Approximately 308 mm
Blade length: Approximately 165 mm
Blade width at heel: Approximately 46 mm
Blade thickness: Approximately 4.5 mm
Weight: Approximately 160 g
Cutting steel: Aogami No. 2 (Japanese carbon steel)
Cladding steel: Multi-layered steel
Blade structure: 31-layer Damascus
Blade finish: Kurouchi (raw black forge finish) and Damascus
Sharpening: Double bevel
Handle length: Approximately 130 mm
Maximum handle width: Approximately 25.5 mm
Handle thickness: Approximately 20.5 mm
Handle material: Charred Japanese white oak
Handle shape: Octagonal
Handle finish: Japanese Urushi lacquer
Manufacturing: Hand-forged, Japan

Care and precautions

Non-stainless carbon steel: wash and dry immediately after use to prevent rust.
Initial protection: the blade is coated with an anti-corrosion varnish that may temporarily reduce its cutting performance. Sharpening will restore its optimal sharpness.
Hand wash only: do not use in a dishwasher or dryer.
Handcrafted: slight dimensional variations, forge marks, irregularities, or traces of oxidation may be present.

Tosa artisan forge: knife forged by hand using traditional Japanese techniques.
Aogami No. 2 carbon steel: Japanese steel prized for its cutting quality and edge retention.
31-layer Damascus blade: raised multilayer patterns, unique to each piece.
Kurouchi finish: raw black forge finish with authentic character.
165 mm Santoku blade: versatile for vegetables, meats, and fish.
Octagonal Japanese white oak handle: charred wood revealing natural nuances.
Urushi lacquer finish: traditional Japanese lacquer improving the handle's durability.
Made in Japan: each knife is individually forged.