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Shigekatsu 165 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – 33-Layer Ginsan Damascus, Indigo Handle

Shigekatsu 165 mm Japanese Santoku Knife – 33-Layer Ginsan Damascus, Indigo Handle

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The Japanese Santoku knife Shigekatsu 165 mm, made in Japan, combines cutting precision and refined aesthetics. Its blade has a Ginsan (Gingami No. 3) stainless steel core, with a stated hardness of 62 HRC, surrounded by 33 layers of stainless steel and nickel. Its hammered Tsuchime finish and Damascus patterns with subtle bluish reflections give it a distinctive appearance.

Its octagonal handle in Japanese white oak, naturally dried then covered with a deep indigo blue Urushi lacquer, completes its elegance. At 138 g, this versatile Santoku is suitable for the daily cutting of vegetables, meats, and fish.

  • Brand / Signature: Shigekatsu
  • Type: Japanese Santoku knife
  • Collection / Model: Tsukishiro
  • Overall length: Approximately 310 mm
  • Blade length: Approximately 165 mm
  • Blade width at the heel: Approximately 50 mm
  • Blade thickness: Approximately 2 mm
  • Weight: Approximately 138 g
  • Cutting steel: Ginsan (Gingami No. 3), Japanese stainless steel
  • Hardness: 62 HRC (as stated by the manufacturer)
  • Cladding steel: Stainless steel equivalent to SUS410 and nickel
  • Blade structure: 33-layer Damascus
  • Blade finish: Tsuchime (hammered) and Damascus with blue reflections
  • Sharpening: Double bevel
  • Handle length: Approximately 130 mm
  • Maximum handle width: Approximately 26 mm
  • Handle thickness: Approximately 21 mm
  • Handle material: Japanese white oak
  • Handle shape: Octagonal
  • Handle finish: Indigo blue Japanese Urushi lacquer
  • Country of manufacture: Japan

Care and precautions

  • Hand wash only: do not use in the dishwasher or dryer.
  • Clean and dry the blade thoroughly after use.
  • Avoid frozen foods and bones to preserve the edge.
  • Do not allow the lacquered wooden handle to soak.
  • Ginsan stainless steel: forged Japanese steel combining cutting performance and corrosion resistance.
  • 62 HRC hardness: excellent edge retention according to the manufacturer's specifications.
  • 33-layer Damascus blade: layers of stainless steel and nickel with delicate blue patterns.
  • Tsuchime finish: hammered surface adding texture and character to the blade.
  • Indigo blue lacquered handle: Japanese white oak coated with traditional Urushi lacquer.
  • Octagonal handle: traditional shape providing a comfortable grip.
  • 165 mm Santoku blade: versatile for vegetables, meats, and fish.
  • Made in Japan: a combination of traditional cutlery techniques and finishes.
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