The Nakagawa aogami#1 damascus santoku 180mm is a handcrafted Japanese knife by Satoshi Nakagawa, with sharpening by Morihiro Hamono in Sakai, Japan. This santoku knife features a damascus finish and a core of aogami#1 steel, with an iron cladding that develops a patina over time. Patina formation not only adds a unique, personalized character to the blade but also provides a natural protective layer that can help prevent rust. The versatile santoku is perfect for various kitchen tasks, making it a great choice if you prefer short knives for quick preps or if you have limited kitchen space.
Overall length: 319mm Blade length (heel to tip): 169mm Blade height at the heel: 47.8mm Spine thickness at the handle: 3.6mm Spine thickness at the heel: 3.5mm Spine thickness midway: 2.9mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.3mm Weight: 195g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal ebony (mono wood) Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Nakagawa aogami#1 damascus santoku 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.
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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 30-day returns on unused items Details
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