Sharpness that makes smooth cuts, like a good knife should be!
The Kazoku Kage Aogami Santoku lets you chop and slice with astounding accuracy, featuring a specially constructed steel blade that is very sharp and tough. This is a Santoku knife that is proficient for meat, fish, and veggies, and comes with a distinctive, pear skin 'Nashiji' finish that gives a rustic character. Made for professionals, this knife features a traditional Japanese design down to the handle. It is made for the most demanding kitchen prepping tasks!
This beautiful 'santokumes' is a perfect all-purpose knife that is sure to have a place in any kitchen. Comes with a sleek traditional-styled wood handle for good control. It is the ideal knife for those looking for a proper Japanese-style knife.
More details
- Well designed Santoku knife for meat, fish, and veggies.
- Made of premium Aogami #2 steel, with a harness of 63 hrc for amazing sharpness.
- Special 'sanmai' stainless steel construction with a uniquely beautiful Nashiji finish.
- Traditional Japanese-style octagonal wood handle with a raw finish.
Carbon Steel
Carbon steel knives require more care than stainless steel but sharpen more easily. They can rust without proper maintenance but develop a protective patina over time, adding unique character. Learn more on our page: All about carbon steel.
| Handle |
| Handle length |
128 mm |
| Handle Material |
Magnolia |
| Handle Type |
Japanese (Wa) |
| Right or Left Handed |
Left and Right Handed |
| Steel |
| Blade finish |
Nashiji |
| Blade height |
49 mm |
| Blade length |
165 mm |
| Blade Thickness (1cm from tip) |
0.8 mm |
| Blade Thickness (heel) |
4 mm |
| Blade Thickness (middle) |
1.7 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell HRC) |
63 |
| Origin of steel |
Japanese |
| Sharpening method |
Double Sided Sharpened |
| Steel type |
Aogami #2 |
| Total length |
310 mm |
| General |
| Category |
Knives |
| Series |
Kazoku Kage |
| Type |
Knife |
| Type of knife |
Santoku |
| UPC |
6097652362390 |
| Weight |
131 grams |
| Made in |
Japan |
| General |
| Category |
Knives |
| Series |
Kazoku Kage |
| Type |
Knife |
| Type of knife |
Santoku |
| UPC |
6097652362390 |
| Weight |
131 grams |
| Made in |
Japan |
| Handle |
| Handle length |
128 mm |
| Handle Material |
Magnolia |
| Handle Type |
Japanese (Wa) |
| Right or Left Handed |
Left and Right Handed |
| Steel |
| Blade finish |
Nashiji |
| Blade height |
49 mm |
| Blade length |
165 mm |
| Blade Thickness (1cm from tip) |
0.8 mm |
| Blade Thickness (heel) |
4 mm |
| Blade Thickness (middle) |
1.7 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell HRC) |
63 |
| Origin of steel |
Japanese |
| Sharpening method |
Double Sided Sharpened |
| Steel type |
Aogami #2 |
| Total length |
310 mm |