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Hatsukokoro x Yoshikane nashiji SKD santoku 165mm
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The Hatsukokoro SKD Nashiji Santoku is crafted by Yoshikane Hamono in Sanjo, Japan. It's constructed with a core steel of SKD, a tool steel recognized for its impressive toughness and edge retention. The santoku knife is versatile, adept at slicing, dicing, and chopping a wide range of foods.
About Yoshikane Hamono
Yoshikane Hamono, a renowned Japanese knife-making company in Sanjo City, Niigata, was founded in 1919. With over a century of history, it is now led by fourth-generation master craftsman Kazuomi Yamamoto. This family-operated business has consistently maintained its traditional hand-forging and grinding techniques.
Details
Brand: Hatsukokoro
Blacksmith: Yoshikane Hamono | Kazuomi Yamamoto
Origin: Sanjo, Japan
Core Steel: SKD12
Steel Type: semi-stainless
Cladding: stainless clad | nashiji
HRC: 64
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 312mm
Blade Length (heel to tip): 167mm
Blade Height at Heel: 50.2mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 4.6mm
At Heel: 3.9mm
Midway: 2.0mm
1cm from the Tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 141g
Edge/Bevel: 50:50
Handle: octagonal walnut with horn ferrule
Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
Saya/Sheath: Not included
Note:
For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as the Yoshikane Nashiji SKD Santoku knife, please refer to our care guide.
Slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives.
Similarly, minor cosmetic variations—such as light surface marks or fine scuffs—are common in these artisanal knives.
