Santoku

Shiro Kamo Santoku 165 mm – SG2 Damascus Custom

Santoku with a 16.5 cm blade.

Every aspect of this knife is handcrafted, and Kamo-san has enlisted the help of a highly skilled handle maker to give each knife a unique character. This is the same craftsman responsible for the handles on the now highly sought-after "Tanaka R2 Custom" knife.

The handle is handcrafted from the exceptionally hard wood known as desert ironwood and features two mosaic pins that enhance its luxurious appearance. It has also been carefully contoured to follow the natural shape of the hand, providing excellent comfort and a beautifully neutral balance.

Shiro Kamo consistently produces knives of exceptional performance. The blades are thin and can easily be sharpened to a razor-sharp edge. The core steel is SG-2, a stainless powder steel hardened to 62–63 HRC. Surrounding the powder steel core are multiple layers of softer steel, creating a unique and beautiful pattern on each blade, known as Damascus steel.

Blade thickness at mid-spine: 1.8 mm
Blade height at heel: 45.5 mm
Cutting edge length: 169 mm
Weight: 159 g

This knife is entirely handcrafted to the highest standards of quality, combining exceptional cutting performance with classic Japanese design.