The Shigeki Tanaka aogami#2 k-tip kiritsuke santoku is a compact all-purpose kitchen knife suited for a wide range of daily prep tasks. The blade has a kurouchi finish that gives it a natural forged appearance and helps reduce reactivity. The spine tapers from a thicker base toward a thinner tip, which provides control during cutting. The aogami#2 core steel takes a sharp edge and responds well to regular maintenance. It provides solid cutting performance relative to its cost. The knife is fitted with an octagonal Japanese quince handle that offers a comfortable and stable grip.
The Tanaka family is a well-known knife-making family from Miki City and has been in the craft for more than 100 years. Shigeki Tanaka is a fourth-generation blacksmith. He trained in Takefu for three years before joining his family’s workshop in 1999. He primarily works with VG10 and aogami#2, and his knives are known for consistent heat treatment and solid cutting performance relative to their cost.
Construction type: sanmai | iron clad Steel type: carbon Steel: aogami#2
Total length: 308mm Blade length: 165mm Blade height at heel: 46.8mm Spine thickness at handle: 2.4mm Spine thickness at heel: 1.9mm Spine thickness at middle: 1.3mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 0.8mm Weight: 127g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal Japanese quince wood Hand orientation: ambidextrous
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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 Complete Care Guide
