Kobayashi – Santoku 165mm – SG2 Steel

Tojiro Knives

Tojiro is one of the few manufactures in Japan that performs all of its manufacturing processes in-house. They choose this path of integrated in-house production, from the careful selection of materials to after sale service. The reason why they are able to deliver high quality lies in their commitment to being directly involved in every aspect of making their knives.

As knives are tools that people directly take into their hands to use, Tojiro values the skills of producers, which are the foundation of manufacturing, and keep a close eye on all processes until each craftsman at TOJIRO is completely satisfied. Our knives that are produced by traditional techniques and modern industrial technology are held in the highest regard not only in Japan, but around the world.

Santoku:

This is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means ‘Three Virtues’ or ‘To solve Three Problems’. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm – 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.

Shirogami #2 or White Carbon Steel #2:

Shirogami or White Carbon steel is one of the most pure types of carbon steel. Its made from Iron sand made in Japan.

White Carbon steel is most definitely the easiest steel to sharpen and to achieve an incredible smooth “silky” cutting edge.

These knives do however require special care as they are the most reactive of the carbon steels, after a strong patina has formed on the blade they are less likely to rust.

Knife Specifications:  

Knife Shape: Santoku

Blade Length: 165mm

Steel Type: Shirogami #2 / White Carbon # 2

Rockwell Hardness: 61:63

Handle Material: Wa (Japanese) Handle

Delivery time: 3 to 5 Working days

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Care Instructions:

• Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. Dishwashers are very bad for all knives.
• Use a soft cloth to wash the blade. Avoid abrasive dish scrubbers and powders as these can damage the finish of your beautiful knife.
• Do not cut through bones. You can certainly cut along/beside bones, but do not cut into bones. This can, at worst, chip the blade.
• Never use this knife to cut frozen food. I’m sure you have a 4×4 somewhere in your kitchen for this job.
• Never twist, cleave or prise the blade.
• Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Never cut on bamboo, glass, marble, slate, a plate, china, marble, arborite or anything harder than steel.
• Store knives in a way that the blades will not knock into each other.
• Never transport knives unprotected.

Sakai Kikumori

With a passionate devotion to knife-making as well as working with some of the most skilled craftsman in Japan, Sakai Kikumori has been making cutlery of incredible quality and performance since its inception in 1926.

The Kikumori HS Santoku is constructed using an SRS13 core steel which is cladded in softer stainless steel. SRS13 is a powdered super stainless steel which is similar to SG2/R2 steel however, is less likely to chip due to the fact that it has added flexibility. It can be sharpened quickly and will take on incredibly sharp edges that will last for longer periods of time. The stainless steel cladding on the blade aids in further preventing corrosion and adds to the knifes aesthetic. The handle is a D-Shaped Wa handle made from Roasted Chestnut with a Buffalo Horn ferrule. The Santoku is a multi-purpose knife with a blade profile that allows for great versatility and due to this as well as its smaller form factor, it has become very popular in Western kitchens.

Care Instructions:

• Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. Dishwashers are very bad for all knives.
• Use a soft cloth to wash the blade. Avoid abrasive dish scrubbers and powders as these can damage the finish of your beautiful knife.
• Do not cut through bones. You can certainly cut along/beside bones, but do not cut into bones. This can, at worst, chip the blade.
• Never use this knife to cut frozen food. I’m sure you have a 4×4 somewhere in your kitchen for this job.
• Never twist, cleave or prise the blade.
• Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Never cut on bamboo, glass, marble, slate, a plate, china, marble, arborite or anything harder than steel.
• Store knives in a way that the blades will not knock into each other.
• Never transport knives unprotected.

Sakai Kikumori

With a passionate devotion to knife-making as well as working with some of the most skilled craftsman in Japan, Sakai Kikumori has been making cutlery of incredible quality and performance since its inception in 1926.

The Kikumori Santoku is a constructed using Blue#1 or Blue Paper steel which is a very popular Carbon Steel used in the manufacturing of high end cutlery. It can hold edges very well and is easy to sharpen even when heat treated above 63 HRC. It is important to note that carbon steel requires special care as they are very reactive however, it is less likely to rust when a strong patina has formed. The unique handle on this knife is a Western inspired Handle made from dyed Polywood with a half bolster. The Santoku is a multi-purpose knife with a blade profile that allows for great versatility and due to this as well as its smaller form factor, it has become very popular in Western kitchens.

Care Instructions:

• Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. Dishwashers are very bad for all knives.
• Use a soft cloth to wash the blade. Avoid abrasive dish scrubbers and powders as these can damage the finish of your beautiful knife.
• Do not cut through bones. You can certainly cut along/beside bones, but do not cut into bones. This can, at worst, chip the blade.
• Never use this knife to cut frozen food. I’m sure you have a 4×4 somewhere in your kitchen for this job.
• Never twist, cleave or prise the blade.
• Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Never cut on bamboo, glass, marble, slate, a plate, china, marble, arborite or anything harder than steel.
• Store knives in a way that the blades will not knock into each other.
• Never transport knives unprotected.

Satake Cutlery

Specialising in the manufacture of high quality kitchen tools, Satake has been developing knives of excellent quality and value since 1947 whilst constantly improving the technology and innovation used in their manufacturing process. Thanks to a well-equipped manufacturing facility, they are able to produce quality products at and affordable price and they offer various ranges of knives to suit the needs of any home cook or professional.

The Satake Magoroku Santoku is manufactured using softer stainless steel offering great resistance to corrosion whist still providing ample edge retention and sharpness. The handle is a very simple, Western inspired handle made from Natural wood and is comfortable and durable. The Santoku is a multi-purpose knife with a blade profile that allows for great versatility and due to this as well as its smaller form factor, it has become very popular in Western kitchens.

Care Instructions:

• Wash and dry the blade by hand immediately after use. Dishwashers are very bad for all knives.
• Use a soft cloth to wash the blade. Avoid abrasive dish scrubbers and powders as these can damage the finish of your beautiful knife.
• Do not cut through bones. You can certainly cut along/beside bones, but do not cut into bones. This can, at worst, chip the blade.
• Never use this knife to cut frozen food. I’m sure you have a 4×4 somewhere in your kitchen for this job.
• Never twist, cleave or prise the blade.
• Always use a wooden or plastic cutting board. Never cut on bamboo, glass, marble, slate, a plate, china, marble, arborite or anything harder than steel.
• Store knives in a way that the blades will not knock into each other.
• Never transport knives unprotected.