Tsunehisa Aogami Super Kuro Tsutime Santoku Knife 180mm - Made in Japan 🇯🇵 Brown Pakka Wood Handle

Experience Aogami Super with a Kurouchi Finish and Understated Brown Handle

The Specs

• Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Super) carbon steel, San Mai, 63-64 HRC
• Finish: Kurouchi (blacksmith's finish) with tsuchime hammering - rustic, reduces drag
• Blade length: 180mm | Total length: 305mm | Weight: 161.7g
• Edge grind: Even 50/50 double bevel
• Handle: Brown pakkawood with stainless steel bolster (Western style)
• Note: Reactive steel - wipe dry immediately after use
• Origin: Japan

The Kurouchi Difference

Aogami Super is the pinnacle of Japanese carbon steel - it takes a keener edge than any stainless steel, holds that edge longer under hard use, and sharpens back to razor-sharp on Japanese water stones with minimal effort. At 63-64 HRC it is significantly harder than VG10 or ZA18. The kurouchi finish is the raw blacksmith's finish left on the blade after forging - darker, more rustic, and more characterful than a polished blade. It provides a degree of natural protection to the reactive carbon steel and develops a unique patina with use. Combined with the tsuchime hammered texture, it reduces drag and prevents food from sticking to the flat. The brown pakkawood handle is the more understated option - characterful without being loud. Wipe dry after every use and a natural patina will develop that protects the steel. Made in Japan by Tsunehisa.

Care & Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Wipe dry immediately after use - reactive steel will rust if left wet
• A natural patina will develop with use - this is normal and protects the steel
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones - takes an exceptional edge
• Apply a light coat of food-safe oil if storing for extended periods
• Store on a magnetic strip or in a knife block to protect the edge