Tosa Knives - Santoku (165mm) Aogami Kurouchi Damascus

Origin: Tosa, Japan Shape: Santoku Size: 165mm Blade Blade Construction: Hand-Forged Aogami Kurouchi Damascus HRC : Around 62～64 Material Core steel : Aogami #2 Outer steel : Iron steel Finish: Kurouchi Damascus (Blacksmith’s Finish) Handle : Ebony Handcrafted by a Master Blacksmith in Tosa, Japan

Takamura Hamono Santoku (165mm) VG10

Blade Construction: San Mai Santoku Blade Length: 165mm Core Steel: VG10 Stainless Steel Hardness: 60-61 HRC Cladding: Stainless Steel Finish: Migaki ("Polished") Engraving: Stamped ("Made by Takamura") Edge: Double-Bevel, Even (50/50) Handle: Pakkawood with Stainless Steel Rivets Bolster: Stainless Steel Made in Japan, Echizen

Yoshimi Kato - Santoku (165mm) SG2 Hammered Finish

Maker: Yoshimi Kato Origin: Japan Knife Type: Santoku  Blade Length: (165mm) Blade Material: SG2 Blade Finish: Hammered finish Edge Geometry: Double bevel (V-edge) Handle Material: Ebony wood Handle Shape: Western-style ergonomic Blade Hardness: Approx. 63 HRC Weight: ~80–100g (varies slightly due to hand-forging) Ideal Use: Peeling, trimming, and precise small-scale cutting Maintenance: Hand wash and dry immediately; oil blade periodically to prevent rust