Kokugei Blue 1 Ebony Kurouchi Santoku 165mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #1
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Ebony
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 46mm
Spine Thickness: 2.80mm (Tapered)
Weight: 151g
Part of the Kokugei series, this 165mm Santoku is a true everyday all-rounder with a serious edge. Hand-forged in Japan, it features a dark kurouchi finish and a san-mai construction, wrapping a hard Aogami Blue #1 core in softer cladding for the perfect balance of sharpness, stability, and durability.
The Santoku profile is built for versatility. The flatter edge excels at push-cutting and chopping vegetables, the gentle belly handles clean slicing through proteins, and the compact length keeps it nimble for tight prep work. The tapered spine gives it a light, responsive feel in hand, with just enough stiffness to stay predictable on the board.
At 62 HRC (+/-1), it takes a wicked edge and holds it, but it’s also easy to sharpen — making it ideal for anyone getting into carbon steel for the first time, or for enthusiasts who want real performance without breaking the bank.
Rustic, honest, and seriously capable, the Kokugei Santoku doesn’t try to be flashy. It just does everything well.
Description
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #1
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 62HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Ebony
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: 46mm
Spine Thickness: 2.80mm (Tapered)
Weight: 151g
Part of the Kokugei series, this 165mm Santoku is a true everyday all-rounder with a serious edge. Hand-forged in Japan, it features a dark kurouchi finish and a san-mai construction, wrapping a hard Aogami Blue #1 core in softer cladding for the perfect balance of sharpness, stability, and durability.
The Santoku profile is built for versatility. The flatter edge excels at push-cutting and chopping vegetables, the gentle belly handles clean slicing through proteins, and the compact length keeps it nimble for tight prep work. The tapered spine gives it a light, responsive feel in hand, with just enough stiffness to stay predictable on the board.
At 62 HRC (+/-1), it takes a wicked edge and holds it, but it’s also easy to sharpen — making it ideal for anyone getting into carbon steel for the first time, or for enthusiasts who want real performance without breaking the bank.
Rustic, honest, and seriously capable, the Kokugei Santoku doesn’t try to be flashy. It just does everything well.
