Gouken- Blue#2 (Aogami) Steel Santoku Knife 165mm

“GOUKEN “MADE IN JAPAN Professional Blue Steel Japanese Santoku Chef Knife Brand New High Quality Hand forged hammered Santoku Knife Material – Blue Steel. Blue #2 steel has several different names which can confuse people that are just getting into Japanese knives. It is called Aogami (aogami translates to blue) and it also can be called blue paper. Some people think that the blue is the color of the steel but this is not true. The steel has been wrapped in blue colored paper for decades and this is why it’s called blue. A VERY GOOD JAPANESE MADE KNIFE OF EXTREMELY HIGH QUALITY The Santoku is a all purpose knife with a round tip. The blade is shorter and thinner, making it perfect for home cooking. Santoku literally means three virtues, and can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables. A Central core of Blue #2 (Aogami), clad with stainless on both sides having Nashiji Hammered style. The blades are properly heat treated and have an HRC of 60 to 61, so they are very durable, while also being pretty easy to sharpen. The handle is an oval and have a very nice looking pakka wood ferrule. Blade Length : 165 mm Total Length : 302 mm HRC – 60 – 61 Edge Angle : Double Edge Gouken SERIES