Santoku with 170 mm long blade.

Blade height: 49 mm

Weight: 147 grams

Steel: The core steel is aogami#2, laminated with a layer of stainless steel on each side.

Handle: octagon curly Lauraceae with bolster in buffalo horn.

 Kajibei is a manufacturer from Sanjo in Japan. These knives are extremely affordable and are forged entirely by hand. The tapering of the back is well balanced and the grind is very thin and delicate. A very good choice according to us!

Disclaimer: Japanese knives have thin edges with high hardness. This makes them much more fragile than traditional european knives. These blades should under no circumstances be subject to twisting, prising or cutting into hard objects. Such handling could easily cause damage to the edge, something that is not valid ground for a warranty claim.

Note: Carbon steel is not stainless! Be sure to wipe the blade dry immediately after use to avoid rusting of the blade.