This is a mizuhonyaki shirogami#2 santoku forged by master blacksmith, Kenji Togashi. It has a full mirror polish with ayanami hamon (wave hamon). This is sharpened by Nori Igarashi of Yamawaki hamono.
Kenji Togashi started making knives in 1967 and is one of Sakai's master blacksmith. In 1996, he was officially recognized as a "Dentoukougeishi" (Traditional Craftsman) by Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade, and Industry. And in 2007, the city of Sakai awarded him with the "Master of Traditional Crafts" certification for his excellent quenching technique and outstanding skills in making kitchen knives.
Other master craftsmen with the said certification include Yoshikazu Tanaka, Yoshikazu Ikeda, Shigehiro Kasahara (sharpener), and Hirotsugo Tosa (sharpener), to name a few.
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Blacksmith: Kenji Togashi Sharpener: Nori Igarashi Location: Sakai, Japan Knife type: honyaki santoku Finish: full mirror
Construction type: mizuhonyaki Steel type: Shirogami #2 / White #2
Overall length: 313mm Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm Blade height at heel: 44.9mm Spine thickness at handle: 3.3mm Spine thickness at heel: 2.9mm Spine thickness at middle: 2.4mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.6mm Weight: 136g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal magnolia with blonde horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous
Reminder: Regular maintenance is necessary for Japanese knives, like this Kenji Togashi shirogami#2 honyaki santoku knife. Please follow our care guide for proper handling.
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Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Care Guide
