Name: Santoku
Brand: Masashi Yamamoto
SKU: MY-WP2-SA165
Price: 175.95 EUR
Availability: InStock

Santoku

€175,95 EUR

VAT included for EU orders.

MY-WP2-SA165

Santoku all-purpose knife, with 16.5 cm blade

Steel: Shirogami#2 with iron cladding (not stainless)
Finish: Black kurouchi with coarse nashiji texture
Blade height: 52 mm
Weight: 148 grams
Edge length: 168 mm
Handle: Burnt chestnut with buffalo horn bolster, oval shape.

Masashi Yamamoto is a highly respected blacksmith from the city of Sanjo in Japan. His knives are forged entirely by hand and are of very high quality.

The spine has a well-balanced tapering, and the knife cuts exceptionally well. The blades have a generous height, and the edges are very thin and delicate. Around the shirogami#2 steel core is a cladding of black oxidized iron. This makes the knife very easy to sharpen, especially for those who regularly thin the blade side and want to polish a beautiful kasumi finish. The edge is delivered razor-sharp as Masashi is also a passionate knife sharpener. No additional sharpening is needed for these pieces.

Something particularly prominent in Masashi's forging is the flat profile with a very long flat spot. This results in very distinct cuts, but the knife struggles with a rocking cutting technique.

The handle is made of burnt chestnut with a buffalo horn bolster. The shape is oval.

This is a truly fine and high-performing knife that we highly recommend. Feel free to read more about Masashi, and see pictures from our visit to his forge, September 2019.

NOTE: Carbon steel is not stainless! Always wipe the knife dry after use to prevent rust. Over time, carbon steel will develop a patina in various tones. This is completely normal but can be polished away with polishing paste if desired.

Manufacturer: Masashi Yamamoto
Model: Santoku
Length: 170 mm
Steel: Shirogami #2
Carbon steel | Iron clad
HRC: 62-63HRC
Forging:
Handle material: Chestnut | Buffalo horn

Carbon steel
Carbon steel is not stainless and therefore requires a little more care than stainless steel. Always clean and dry the knife thoroughly immediately after use. This is especially important after cutting acidic foods such as citrus fruits, tomatoes and onions, as the acid can quickly react with the steel.

Do this:

Clean the knife immediately after use.
Wash by hand using the soft side of a dish sponge and a little dishwashing liquid.
Dry the blade thoroughly after cleaning.
For long-term storage, the blade can be protected with a thin layer of tsubaki oil.

Avoid:

Dishwashers.
Leaving the knife in water or allowing it to remain damp.
Leaving food residue, especially from acidic ingredients, on the blade.

Patina, a completely natural oxidation of carbon steel

As carbon steel is used, the blade will gradually change colour and develop a patina. Depending on the foods you cut, it can take on shades of grey, blue, brown and sometimes even almost rainbow-like tones.

Patina is a natural reaction between the steel and food and is not the same as rust. In fact, an established patina provides some protection for the steel and makes the blade less reactive over time.

Rust, on the other hand, should be removed. It is often orange or reddish-brown and may feel rough on the surface of the blade. A patina is normally smooth and is a natural part of owning and using a carbon steel knife.