The Kogetsu line of knives is made by a smith working in tandem with his son under a workshop called Goko Hamono. Committed to the path of blademaking in his early 20’s, his philosophy revolves around the pursuit of functional perfection in every knife coming out of his forge. Each knife is individually forged by hand and finished with a rustic look, giving each blade its individual characteristics. The convex (aka. Hamaguri) grind seen on the edge is individually done by the maker. Every time we get these, it’s like Christmas. Made from SK4 steel, these knives are easy to sharpen and retain their edge very well thanks to its hand-forging quality. SK4 steel is commonly used as a tool steel and is not often forged by hand for kitchen knives, but boasts excellent hardening properties and can take on a very fine edge with sharpening. With Kogetsu, what you get is more than what you pay for. Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size. Brand: Kogetsu Smith: Goko Hamono Producing Area: Chiba/ Japan Profile: Santoku Size: 180mm Steel Type: Carbon Steel Steel: Mono SK High Carbon Handle: Pakka Western Total Length: 305mm Edge Length: 183mm Handle to Tip Length: 188mm Blade Height: 49mm Thickness: 1.3mm Handle Length: 115mm Weight: 182g Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
