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Aogami Super Japanese Style Kiritsuke Santoku with Oak Octagonal Handle
About engraving
If you wish to have your name engraved, we cannot accept requests for specific dates and times.
We will engrave the text as you enter it.
If you would like to translate in Japanese, please add an order note at the cart page.
Please read about engraving at the bottom of the page.
Overview
All-purpose knife widely used in Japan
A versatile knife that can be used for meat, fish and vegetables. Its shape is a combination of the Nakiri knife traditionally used in Japan, and the chef's knife used in the West as a multi-purpose knife. The upper half of the blade is rounded like a chef's knife, and the lower part of the knife is straight like a Nakiri. The most common cutting gesture is to lift the knife from top to bottom. That's why you hear “ton,ton,ton” in Japanese kitchens.
Aogami Super Steel
The core is made from Aogami Super steel, clad with stainless steel on both sides.
Its key features are exceptional sharpness and long-lasting edge retention. Once properly sharpened, it maintains a smooth, satisfying cutting edge for a long time, making it ideal for those who cook frequently.
Because the carbon steel is exposed only around the cutting edge and the rest of the blade is clad in stainless steel, it is easier to maintain than a traditional carbon steel knife.
The cutting edge should still be thoroughly dried after each use, but this construction makes it an approachable first choice for anyone interested in trying a carbon steel knife while concerned about rust.
Three Key Features
Heat treatment that does not solely pursue hardness
While utilizing the characteristics that allow for high hardness in Aogami Super, it is characterized by balancing performance through heat treatment. After significantly increasing hardness through quenching, it is adjusted by tempering to enhance not only hardness but also tenacity and resistance to chipping. Rather than simply pursuing hardness, it is finished with a balance considering edge retention, ease of sharpening, tenacity, and resistance to chipping. Recommended for those who want to enjoy sharpness for a long time while continuing to sharpen it themselves.
Beautiful blade appearance with a shinogi
Features a beautiful blade appearance reminiscent of a traditional Japanese knife with a shinogi. The cutting edge is not only finished thinly but also polished while changing the direction to smooth out the fine unevenness on the surface. Additionally, by giving a slight bulge to the flat of the blade, it reduces contact with ingredients, creating a shape that considers the entry into the ingredients and the ease of cutting through them.
Each oak octagonal handle has a unique expression
The handle is made of durable oak and finished with clear lacquer. Each piece has individual differences in wood grain and color, allowing you to enjoy the unique expressions that only natural wood can provide. The more you use it, the more it conforms to your hand, allowing you to feel attached to your own unique knife over time.
Details
Specification
- Size
- Total Length 320mm ／ Blade length 172mm
- Weight
- 151g
*The weight of knives can slightly vary. - Knife bevel
- Double bevel
- Dominant hand
- Ambidextrous
- Blade structure
- Three-layer (San-mai) construction
Precaution
- 青紙スーパーは鋼のため、水に弱く錆びやすい鋼材です
- After use, thoroughly wash away moisture and dirt, and wipe off any moisture with a soft cloth before storing. In the unlikely event that rust is observed on the blade edge, maintaining it with a rust eraser or knife oil will help keep it in good condition. Before use, please be sure to check the enclosed instruction manual.
Engraving
A nice touch just for you.
Kamasa Shoten will inscribe your knives with your name.
- Please see below for the naming style of these knives.
- Delivery date and time cannot be specified.
- We will ship 1 week to 10 days after the order date.
- We will inscribe the text and language as you enter it.
- For written English, we recommend capital letters at the beginning.
- Engraving on blade(A or C)
Japanese and katakana / Alphabetical (written) notationWithin 10 / 20 characters or less -
FAQ
Yes, but for online orders, we offer a free engraving service for knives only. Please select the desired engraving option, enter text and add the knife to cart. Engraving for products other than knives is only available at our physical store at Kappabashi, Tokyo.
Most of the chipping can be repaired by re-sharpening the blade. We offer a fee-based knife sharpening service. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask us using the inquiry form. Blades can chip by cutting hard ingredients such as bones, seeds or frozen food, dropping and mishandling, or stabbing into hard cutting boards.
All knives we handle can be repaired with the exception of knives that are severely damaged. Repairing chipping and removing rust will restore sharpness and allow you to use your knives for a longer period of time. We also offer a fee-based knife sharpening service.
Please note we may not be able to repair knives with unknown blade materials, such as knives purchased at other stores.
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Delivery preferences
ONLY available within JAPAN. For fastest shipping, please select "No specified date." If knife engraving is requested, delivery date cannot be specified. Shipment will be within 7–10 days from order.