Murata Aogami Kurouchi Finish Santoku Knife 170mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵

Experience Tosa Craftsmanship in an Aogami #1 Santoku

The Murata Aogami Kurouchi Santoku Knife 170mm is hand-forged in Tosa, Japan. Aogami #1 steel with a kurouchi finish, magnolia oval handle, and the dramatic forge and hammer patterns that define Tosa's blade-making tradition. Out-of-the-box sharpness and honest Tosa character in a versatile all-purpose kitchen knife.

The Specs

• Steel: Aogami #1 (Blue Steel #1)
• Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish)
• HRC: 61-62
• Blade length: 165mm
• Blade height: 46mm
• Blade thickness: 1.9mm
• Total length: 310mm
• Weight: approximately 120g
• Handle: Magnolia oval
• Origin: Tosa, Japan

The Murata Difference

Tosa, on the island of Shikoku, has a centuries-old tradition of blade-making - producing everything from agricultural tools to kitchen knives. Murata knives carry that tradition forward, combining Aogami #1 steel - one of the finest high-carbon tool steels in Japanese knife-making - with the kurouchi forge finish that is the hallmark of Tosa craft. Aogami #1 is prized for its exceptional hardness and ability to take and hold a razor-keen edge. The kurouchi finish is left intact from the forge, giving the blade a raw, honest character and offering slightly better rust resistance than a fully polished carbon blade. The santoku is a nimble, well-balanced all-rounder - equally capable at slicing proteins, chopping vegetables, and fine knife work.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use - Aogami #1 will rust if left wet
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
• Expect a natural patina to develop with use - this is normal and protective
• Hone regularly with a honing rod to maintain the edge between sharpenings
• Sharpen with a whetstone - Aogami #1 responds beautifully to a fine stone