Mazaki White 2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm

Mazaki White 2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mmThis Mazaki White 2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for home cooks seeking a reactive carbon steel blade with a compact profile. Forged, ground, heat treated, and finished entirely by hand by Naoki Mazaki in Sanjo, this 180mm santoku features Hitachi White 2 steel clad in soft iron with a kurouchi surface finish. The blade measures 186mm in edge length, 56mm in heel height, and weighs 195g, with spine thickness

The SG2 steel achieves 62-64 HRC hardness through uniform carbide distribution inherent to its powdered metallurgy

This non-stainless clad blade demands meticulous care and suits users experienced with high-carbon maintenance

1mm at the heel and mid-blade

emphasizing traditional methods

best fit for first-timers and professional chefs seeking precise tip-led cutting with a powder stainless steel edge

while the thick spine measuring 7

The tsuchime hammered finish provides visual texture across the 33-layer cladding

This petty knife weighs 68g and pairs with an octagonal ebony handle that features a subtle taper for grip

forged this knife in Sakai using traditional differential hardening techniques specific to his honyaki specialisation

5 mm Width of Spine Above Heel 3

best fitting professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking thin Sanjo geometry with reduced maintenance

an awesome newly designed K&S semi-custom handle a standard