Shiro Kamo Seilan AS Kurouchi Santoku 180mm

Shiro Kamo Seilan AS Kurouchi Santoku 180mmThe Shiro Kamo Seilan AS Kurouchi Santoku 180mm is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for professional chefs and enthusiasts seeking Aogami Super carbon steel performance in a compact profile. Forged in Echizen by certified traditional craftsman Shiro Kamo, this blade features san mai soft iron clad construction with a kurouchi surface finish and measures 180mm at the edge with a 45mm heel height. Aogami Super steel provides high hardness

and I'd consider it to be one of the best amongst Tanaka's offerings

The nakiri profile measures 175mm in length with a 51mm heel height and emphasises straight vertical chopping through vegetables without rocking

best fit for professionals and enthusiasts requiring precise push-cutting performance in a stainless-clad carbon steel blade

The blade measures 257mm in edge length with a heel height of 53mm

complementing a spine that measures 4

making it semi-stainless with good edge retention that requires drying after use to prevent rust

The heart-shaped desert ironwood handle conforms to the hand to reduce fatigue during prolonged preparation tasks and pairs with a blonde horn ferrule

this knife combines thin geometry with advanced steel for cutting performance

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This specific profile measures on the thicker side and carries a double bevel edge geometry suited to general purpose kitchen tasks

achieving a remarkable 64-65 HRC for exceptional edge retention and sharpness

best fit for enthusiasts and collectors seeking a rare