Miyazaki-Santoku - Bocho Okii

Santoku / Bunka / Japanese Chef's Knife with blade forged from Aogami carbon steel (Blue Paper Steel) and wenge wood handle.

This knife has a tanto profile tip that gives the knife a unique and eye-catching aesthetic. The knife is a versatile kitchen knife that can be used for chopping, cutting, slicing and dicing.

The blades of the Takahiro Miyazaki knives are hand-forged from Japanese Aogami carbon steel (Blue Paper Steel). This steel, with its high carbon content, is known for its use in Japanese swords. Japanese knifemakers have optimized this steel, which is characterized by allowing a very fine cutting geometry and has a high edge retention, for use in kitchen knives. Since no chromium has been added, the steel is not stainless but rather rust-resistant. However, only the absence of the relatively coarse-grained chromium allows the blades to be sharpened to an enormous sharpness, comparable to razors.

Please note: These knives are made of high-quality carbon steel. Over time, carbon steel will dull and develop a patina, which is proof of genuine carbon steel. The patina will not affect the properties of the blade. For best results, the knife should be hand-washed and immediately dried completely. The knife should never be machine-washed! If the knife is not cared for properly, it will rust. Please use camellia oil to protect the knife from moisture and to dissolve any corrosion.

Details:

• Knife steel: Aogami carbon steel
  
• Handle: Wenge
  
• Total length: 31 cm
  
• Blade length: 18 cm
  
• Blade thickness: 2.7 mm
• Weight: 189 g

Delivered in a stylish wooden gift box.

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