Hatsukokoro damascus aogami#2 santoku 165mm

Specifications

The Hatsukokoro Damascus Aogami #2 Santoku is a general-purpose kitchen knife made in Kochi, Japan. It uses Aogami #2 carbon steel with iron clad Damascus and a layered finish. Designed for versatile cutting tasks—including vegetables, meat, and fish—it features a midweight profile and robust grind that offer added stability, making it ideal even for beginners.

• Handforged in Kochi, Japan for the Hatsukokoro brand
• 168mm (6.61") cutting edge length
• Aogami #2 carbon steel core
• Iron clad damascus construction
• Reactive iron cladding develops a protective patina over time
• Traditional octagonal mono ebony handle
• Suitable for home cooks and pro chefs

Details

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Producing Area: Kochi, Japan
• Knife Type: santoku
• Finish: damascus
• Core Steel: Aogami #2
• HRC: ~63
• Steel Type: carbon steel
• Cladding: iron clad damascus

Blade and Handle Specs

• Overall Length: 316mm
• Blade Length (heel to tip): 168mm (6.61")
• Blade Height at Heel: 46mm
• Spine Thickness:
  • At Handle: 3.6mm
  • At Heel: 3.5mm
  • Midway: 2.2mm
  • 1cm from the Tip: 1.2mm
• Weight: 167g
• Edge/Bevel: 5:50
• Handle: octagonal mono-wood ebony
• Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
• Saya/Sheath: Not included

Notes:

• For the care and maintenance of Japanese kitchen knives, such as this Japanese knife, please refer to our care guide below.
• Slight measurement variations are common in Japanese kitchen knives.
• Small surface finish variations in knives are a normal part of the handcrafting process.