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Blue Steel #2 Kiyoshi Wa-Santoku Knife

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Kiyoshi Series

  • Structure: Clad (3layers consisting of 1 blade core and 2 outside steels)
  • Blade Core: Blue Steel #2
  • Outside Steel: Stainless
  • Satin Finish

  • Comparison of Carbon Steels : Blue Steel #2



    Stays strong and durable, with a cut that feels smooth!

    Product number Actual Blade Length (mm) Full Length (mm) Total Weight (g)
    kiyoshib-165 165 305 140
    Blade Material Name Handle
    Double Edgedd

    Double Edged

    Blue Steel #2 Oak

    Wa-Santoku

    A Wa-Santoku is typically used in households around Japan. Unlike the standard Santoku, the Wa-Santoku has a traditional Japanese handle which shifts the balance point slightly,allowing more nimble cutting.

    Blue Steel #2

    Carbon Steel

    Blue Steel #2 contains a small amount of Tungsten, improving hardness and Chromium, improving toughness. This results in a steel that has higher overall edge retention and hardness in comparison to the White Steels.



    *NOTE: The Carbon Steel is susceptible to rust if it is not properly cared for. Please clean and dry the blade regularly during use.

    Clad

    Forging Process : The cladding method

    This method of knifemaking involves forge welding two or more pieces of steel together. The inner core steel is extremely hard, while the outer layer steel is softer and more durable. Most Damascus steel knives available on the market today are made using this method. It allows craftsmen to produce beautiful and well performing blades at a reasonable cost.

    Optional Engraving

    Optional Engraving Service
    Sakai Ichimonji provides complimentary engraving using either Japanese Kanji or English Alphabet. Please specify your preference. For details, please visit here

    A knife store that has supported the history of knives and food culture in Japan.

    It has been 600 years since the birth of swordmaking in the Sakai region of Japan. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's and it's craftsmen continue to build on that legacy by producing the finest blades in Japan.
    This is where the culture of completing a dish of sashimi by "just cutting" and the culture of expressing sharpness as "taste" was born.
    For 70 years, we have been connecting the spirit of Sakai's craftsmen with the passion of chefs in Osaka's kitchen equipment shopping district, known as the kitchen of Japan.
    We are very happy that our knives can be used by people all over the world.

    Precautions

    After use, wash off any dirt and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. This product is not for use with frozen foods.This product is handmade, so each piece will be different. Please use the weight and length listed as a guide. Each material is natural and may vary in color. It is not the same as the picture.We take great care with our inventory, but in the unlikely event that we are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know.

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