Ogata san is a young, talented knife maker who works at the Takefu Knife Village cooperative factory based in Echizen, Japan. He's a master smith with excellent skills and his knives have a reputation for high cutting performance. This line features SG2 stainless steel that takes an outstanding edge and holds it well. Because the knives have steep edges, we recommend care when cutting. Do not cut hard items like bones, frozen food, or stalks--you could chip the edge. If you treat it with care, you'll be rewarded with a knife that will cut effortlessly.
Blacksmith: Ogata san
Location: Echizen, Japan
Factory: Takefu Knife Village
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Steel: SG2 Powdered Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
HRC: 62-63
Blade Finish: Kasumi ("Hazy")
Handle: Octagonal Red Sandalwood
Weight: 5.0 oz (144 g)
Edge Length: 184 mm
Total Length: 325 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height: 50 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) The perfect knife.....!!Posted By: Kevin Grosso
30 people found this review helpful
I just discovered these knives under "new arrivals" and immediately purchased the 180mm santoku. The Kasumi finish is beautiful. Overall fit and finish is flawless. The handle has custom appearance and feel. This knife is light and nimble and balances perfectly. I just received the knife yesterday and had to try it out immediately. It was extremely sharp out of the box and food release was excellent. I have purchased quite a few knives from Mark in the past and this knife is without a doubt one of my favorites. I am not a professional sharpener, but I have found SG2 stainless steel to sharpen easily and hold a very sharp edge. In my opinion this knife is very reasonably priced for the high level of craftmanship it embodies. I have already purchased the 170mm nakiri to add to my collection. Ogata-san has a bright future ahead of him. His attention to detail is incredible. I would urge anyone who may be interested in one of Ogata-san's knives to grab one now. Once word gets out about these knives they may be hard to find.
30 people found this review helpful
I just discovered these knives under "new arrivals" and immediately purchased the 180mm santoku. The Kasumi finish is beautiful. Overall fit and finish is flawless. The handle has custom appearance and feel. This knife is light and nimble and balances perfectly. I just received the knife yesterday and had to try it out immediately. It was extremely sharp out of the box and food release was excellent. I have purchased quite a few knives from Mark in the past and this knife is without a doubt one of my favorites. I am not a professional sharpener, but I have found SG2 stainless steel to sharpen easily and hold a very sharp edge. In my opinion this knife is very reasonably priced for the high level of craftmanship it embodies. I have already purchased the 170mm nakiri to add to my collection. Ogata-san has a bright future ahead of him. His attention to detail is incredible. I would urge anyone who may be interested in one of Ogata-san's knives to grab one now. Once word gets out about these knives they may be hard to find.
