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Morihei Munetsugu Kurouchi Santoku 165mm

£110.00 GBP

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

Blue 2 Core, Soft Iron Kurouchi Clad

Handle Material

Octagon Zelkova

Bevel

Double

Maintenance Level

High

Edge Length

173mm

Overall Length

327mm

Spine Thickness

4mm / 1.7mm

Blade Height

46mm

Weight

133g

HRC

62

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type

Japanese Blue Steel #2, or "Aogami" #2, is a revered high-carbon steel alloyed with low amounts of chromium and tungsten. It strikes an excellent balance between durability, edge retention, and ease of sharpening. Slightly more ductile than Blue #1, it's widely used in crafting traditional Japanese knives, beloved by chefs for its resilience and sharpness, albeit is slightly softer than Blue 1.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon steel and as such, will require a little more care than a regular off-the-shelf knife. It must be dried shortly after use, as prolonged exposure to moisture can cause rust spots to appear. A very light coat of oil during storage also helps to prevent rust spots. A patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will occur with use.

Introducing

Morihei

Based in Asakusabashi, Tokyo, Morihei is a revered name in the world of Japanese blades and sharpening, with a legacy spanning over 100 years. At its peak, more than 20 groups of blacksmiths and sharpeners worked under the Morihei name — a testament to its deep roots in the craft.

Renowned for its extraordinary collection of whetstones and natural sharpening stones, Morihei remains one of the last companies in Japan to uphold long-standing relationships between blacksmiths and traditional stonemakers.

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Customer Reviews

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Brandon Knapp
Fantastic knife!

This is a fantastic night for the money. I bought it as a gift and of course had to try it out real quick before I actually gifted it and I was very pleasantly, surprised and impressed. Overall fit and finish is quite good, and it came out of the box very, very sharp. No complaints whatsoever and would definitely buy another one.

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Euan Parry

Morihei Munetsugu Kurouchi Santoku 165mm