The minke whale is the most common of the great whales - sleek, fast, and found across every ocean on earth. The Kujira Minke Whale kogatana captures that streamlined profile in a handle shape that is both visually distinctive and comfortable in hand. Kujira means whale in Japanese, and the Kujira line brings that character to the traditional Japanese kogatana format - a small utility knife used historically by craftsmen for detail work, marking, and light cutting tasks. The blade is SK5 carbon steel, a high-carbon alloy comparable to 1080 that takes a good edge and responds well to simple maintenance.
At 58mm blade length and 172mm total length the Minke Whale kogatana is slightly larger than the Humpback version - a little more blade for tasks where the extra length helps. The double bevel even edge grind works equally for right- and left-handed users. SK5 is reactive and will develop a natural patina with use. A piece of functional Japanese craft that is worth owning for the handle design alone and equally worth using as an everyday utility knife.
Care Instructions: SK5 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil or food-safe mineral oil for storage. Avoid prolonged moisture contact.
At 58mm blade length and 172mm total length the Minke Whale kogatana is slightly larger than the Humpback version - a little more blade for tasks where the extra length helps. The double bevel even edge grind works equally for right- and left-handed users. SK5 is reactive and will develop a natural patina with use. A piece of functional Japanese craft that is worth owning for the handle design alone and equally worth using as an everyday utility knife.
Care Instructions: SK5 is a reactive carbon steel. Wipe and dry after use. Apply a light coat of camellia oil or food-safe mineral oil for storage. Avoid prolonged moisture contact.
- Brand: Kujira
- Design: Minke Whale
- Steel: SK5 Carbon Steel (similar to 1080)
- Edge Grind: Double Bevel, Even
- Weight: 2.1 oz (60g)
- Blade Length: 58mm
- Total Length: 172mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3mm
- Blade Height: 26mm
