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Minonokuni Aogami Damascus 6.7-inch (170mm) Santoku

The santoku, or knife of three virtues, handles slicing, dicing and mincing with a flatter edge and a shorter blade than a gyuto. This 170mm Aogami Damascus santoku suits a cook who works on a smaller board and prefers push cuts to rocking.

The flat edge meets the board along most of its length, so slices of onion and carrot separate cleanly. The rounded tip is less likely to catch than a pointed one. Boneless chicken and fish fillets are well within its range.


Comparing 170mm Santoku

Aogami Damascus is part of our Sakura series, a specialty line, technically more premium than our standard knives but not necessarily the right fit for every cook. Its Damascus jacket gives each knife its own pattern. The Homura 170mm santoku has a stainless jacket for less upkeep, the Aogami Black 170mm santoku a kurouchi finish, and the Raku 170mm santoku Aogami Super steel.

For a longer blade with a pointed tip, see the Aogami Damascus 210mm gyuto. For mostly vegetables, the Aogami Damascus 170mm nakiri is flat from end to end. The knife shapes guide explains the santoku.

SKU: Sakura-2065

Availability: In stock

$318.00

    • Details

    Specifications

    • Series: Minonokuni Aogami Damascus (Sakura series)
    • Shape: Santoku (all-purpose knife)
    • Blade length: 170mm (6.7 inches)
    • Steel: Aogami (blue) carbon steel core with a soft iron Damascus jacket; not stainless
    • Hardness: 63-65 HRC
    • Grind: 50/50 double bevel, suitable for right- and left-handed cooks
    • Handle: Octagonal red sandalwood with an ebony (black laminated wood) ferrule
    • Item number: Sakura-2065
    • Made in: Japan

    Blue Steel Santoku Compared

    LineConstructionBest for
    HomuraStainless jacket, carbon edgeLeast upkeep of the blue steel lines
    Aogami BlackSoft iron, kurouchi finishCooks used to carbon steel care
    Aogami DamascusSoft iron Damascus jacketSpecialty Sakura series
    Raku Super TsuchimeAogami Super, tsuchime finishLongest-lasting edge

    About a Hand-Forged Knife

    Each Aogami Damascus blade is hand-forged, and no two Damascus patterns are alike. Minor hammer marks and variation in the finish are signs of handwork, and they do not change the performance of the edge.


    Before First Use

    Wash the knife in warm water with a little soap and dry it before the first use. The edge arrives sharp; a fine waterstone will refine it further when the cook wishes.


    Tips for Best Results

    • Favor push cuts and tap chopping over rocking.
    • Do not use the santoku on bones or frozen food.
    • Sharpen both bevels evenly on waterstones.
    • Cut on wood or a soft synthetic board.

    Care

    • Hand wash and dry the knife immediately after use. Never put it in a dishwasher or leave it to soak.
    • Carbon steel reacts with acidic food and moisture. A gray or blue patina will form over time and helps protect the steel; rust spots can be removed with a fine abrasive.
    • For storage, wipe on a thin film of camellia oil.
    • More guidance is in our article on the care and maintenance of carbon steel knives.

    Additional Info

    Blade Length (Inches) 6.7 in.
    Blade Length (mm) 170 mm
    Blade Width (inches) No
    Grind 50/50 Bevel
    Steel Type Blue Steel
    Rockwell Hardness 63-65
    Stainless No
    Handle Material Red Sandalwood
    Spine Thickness (mm) No
    Brand Minonokuni
    Country of Manufacture Japan
    SKU Sakura-2065
    Manufacturer's Part Number 2065
    Manufacturer's Suggested Retail Price No

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