Hatsukokoro Kokugei Kurouchi Santoku 165mm with Walnut Handle
R2,300.00
Hatsukokoro
Hatsukokoro works with a wide variety of artisans outside Osaka, Japan, from blacksmiths, Handle makers, and Master knife sharpeners.
Aogami 1/Iron Clad:
Aogami No.1 steel is known for its high carbon content and a higher amount of chromium and tungsten than Aogami No.2. Finishing your Aogami 1 steel knives to a very high grit, like 8000 grit can make the edge feel a bit slippery on products with tougher skin. We recommend finishing Aogami 1 on a 3k or 6k Whetstone for a more toothy edge.
The Aogami 1 core steel is cladded in Soft Iron, which makes the entire blade of the knife reactive steel, so extra care and maintenance are critical. It’s always a good idea to wipe your blade with a damp towel while working, especially with highly acidic foods like onion, lemons, etc., until a patina has developed on the blade.
Most Japanese knives are made with a much harder steel than their Western counterparts. Harder steel can be sharpened much sharper and hold an edge for long periods. Never cut through bones, frozen foods, butternut stems, lemongrass, etc. This can result in a chipped blade. Hard steel is much more delicate than softer steel.
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Santoku
Santoku Knife (三徳包丁 – pronounced: Santoku Bōchō) literally translated from Japanese means ‘Three Virtues’. Three Virtues refers to the three methods of using a knife namely slicing, dicing and chopping or the three types of fresh produce that is meat, fish and vegetables.
The Santoku’s multi-purpose and versatility nature leads it to be compared with a Western chef’s knife or the Gyuto. As the Three Virtues suggests it’s perfect for chopping, mincing and slicing the three main fresh produces. It excels easily through the fresh produce and creates thin slices of meat, seafood, cheese, fruits, and vegetables. The wide blade is handy for scooping food off the cutting board. The blade profile is well suited for up-and-down motion or using a tap-chop or a push-cut.
The Santoku thin blade is shorter than Western chef’s or Gyuto knives making it lighter, easier to handle and less strenuous for long periods of work. The flatter cutting edge is nearly straight from heel to tip. The Santoku is perfect for users with smaller hands and a bit more limited working space. The double-bevel, thin, sharp edge prioritises finesse instead of power.
Best for: Meat, Fish, Vegetables
Kitchen Samurai Ease of Use Rating: All-Rounder – Easy to use and applies to most food types
Godfrey (verified owner) –
Beautiful thin blade and super sharp . So sharp its almost dangerous . The Big brother to the Petty, so longer cutting edge . Larger but just as light and easy to use . Easy to clean blade with moist cloth and then dry . Be careful. Extremely sharp blade .