Isamitsu Shirogami 165mm Santoku

These knives sport a hard Shirogami #1 carbon steel core and have a stainless cladding, which make them easier to care for. The blades have a black kurouchi finish on the face, and the bevels are finished with a satin polish. These are extremely high performing knives thanks to excellent grinds and heat treatment.

Isamitsu knives are made by smith Yhuki Abe and sharpener Gaku Kanatsu in a workshop not far from Tokyo. They are both former apprentices of the famous smith Teruyasu Fujiwara, and their with abilities stainless clad carbon steels are especially excellent.

Blade Material: Shirogami #1 carbon steel core with stainless steel cladding

Handle Material: Rosewood and pakka wood ferrule

Blade Length: 6.65" (169mm)

Overall Length: 12" (305mm)

Height at Heel: 2" (51mm)

Thickness of Spine at Heel: 3.15mm

Weight: 5.1 oz (144g)

**Weights and measurements may vary from knife to knife

**Extra care is required with carbon steel. No soaking or dishwashers! Dry well in between uses to avoid rust. Blade will develop a patina (discoloration) with normal use.

**To avoid chipping, keep away from bones, frozen foods or other hard foods and pits.