The Myojin Cobalt Special santoku 180mm, from the brand Myohin, is a high-performance Japanese knife sharpened by Naohito Myojin himself. Made with Cobalt Special core steel, this knife is known for its edge retention and sharpness similar to VG10 (except for the presence of Tungsten and higher amounts of Cobalt, hence the name). It features a migaki finish, offering a minimalist and sleek appearance. As a santoku knife, it is designed to be a multipurpose tool, suitable for a variety of tasks in the kitchen, making it an ideal choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.
⎯ Brand: Myojin Sharpener: Naohito Myojin Origin: Kochi, Japan
Core steel: Cobat special Steeltype: stainless steel Cladding: stainless clad
Overall length: 314mm Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm Blade height at the heel: 47.6mm Spine thickness: at the handle: 2.0mm at the heel: 2.0mm midway: 1.9mm 1cm from the tip: 1.0mm Weight: 122g
Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal teak with buffalo horn ferrule Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Myojin cobalt special santoku 180mm knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
