White #2 Kurouchi 180mm Santoku Kikuichi Cutlery - Element Knife Company
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Kikuichi Cutlery

White #2 Kurouchi 180mm Santoku

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Kuro, meaning black in Japanese is referenced in the kurouchi style knives. It is a black iron oxide coating left from the forging process, which helps prevent rusting. Our Kikuichi Kurouchi series is a sanmai construction made from a white #2 high-carbon steel core and soft black iron cladding, which gives this series its unique look. Heavy and solid, along with the walnut octagon handle, these are a workhorse of a knife. Literally translated, Santoku means three virtues, referencing fish meat and vegetables. They perform at a high-level and are the most common Knife in Japanese households. Whether you are a home or pro chef, a Santoku makes a great “daily driver”. 

Note: This knife is not stainless steel. To prevent rusting, be sure to dry the blade thoroughly and avoid exposure to acidic liquids.

Brand Kikuichi Cutlery
Title White #2 Kurouchi 180mm Santoku
Origin Kikuichi Hamono | Sakai City | Japan
Knife Type Santoku
Bevel Double-Bevel
Grind Half-Flat
Edge 15° Symmetrical
Forging Construction Sanmai Hammer Forged
Rockwell Hardness Scale 61
Blade Material Core - VG-1 | Cladding - SUS405
Blade Finish Kurouchi 黒打ち
Blade Length 180mm
Blade Height 48mm
Blade Thickness 4mm
Handle Type Western Full Tang
Handle Material Mahogany Pakkawood
Handle Length 135mm
Bolster Stainless
Engraving Kikuichi Monju Shiro Kanenaga 菊一文殊四郎包永