Aogami Super is one of the most revered carbon steels in the Japanese knife world, and when it comes out of Shiro Kamo's workshop at Takefu Knife Village it performs exactly as that reputation suggests. Awarded the Dento-Kogei-shi title — meaning master of traditional crafts — at just 47 years old, Kamo-san is one of the most popular blacksmiths we carry at Chef Knives To Go. His spring hammer-forged blades combine top-tier steel with the kind of precise heat treatment and finishing that only a master can deliver consistently.
Santoku means three virtues in Japanese — a reference to the format's ability to handle vegetables, proteins, and fish with equal confidence. This one is built around Aogami Super carbon steel hardened to 63 HRC, prized for its ability to take an extremely keen edge and hold it through demanding use. The stainless cladding keeps maintenance manageable while the kurouchi — meaning black finish — surface carries the honest, as-forged character of the blade. At 170mm with a 48mm blade height it is a well-proportioned all-purpose knife with excellent knuckle clearance and a comfortable, nimble feel in hand. The walnut octagonal handle with maple ferrule is warm, durable, and beautifully fitted throughout.
Care Instructions:
Aogami Super carbon steel is reactive and will develop a natural patina with use — this is normal and helps protect the steel. Wipe the blade clean during use and dry it thoroughly immediately after washing. Avoid leaving water or acidic foods on the blade for any length of time. A light coat of camellia oil is recommended for long-term storage. Hand wash only.
Santoku means three virtues in Japanese — a reference to the format's ability to handle vegetables, proteins, and fish with equal confidence. This one is built around Aogami Super carbon steel hardened to 63 HRC, prized for its ability to take an extremely keen edge and hold it through demanding use. The stainless cladding keeps maintenance manageable while the kurouchi — meaning black finish — surface carries the honest, as-forged character of the blade. At 170mm with a 48mm blade height it is a well-proportioned all-purpose knife with excellent knuckle clearance and a comfortable, nimble feel in hand. The walnut octagonal handle with maple ferrule is warm, durable, and beautifully fitted throughout.
Care Instructions:
Aogami Super carbon steel is reactive and will develop a natural patina with use — this is normal and helps protect the steel. Wipe the blade clean during use and dry it thoroughly immediately after washing. Avoid leaving water or acidic foods on the blade for any length of time. A light coat of camellia oil is recommended for long-term storage. Hand wash only.
- Blacksmith: Shiro Kamo
- Location: Echizen, Japan
- Workshop: Takefu Knife Village
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super Carbon Steel
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- Finish: Kurouchi
- HRC: 63
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50
- Handle: Walnut Octagonal
- Ferrule: Maple
- Weight: 4.2 oz (120 g)
- Blade Length: 170 mm
- Total Length: 315 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 3 mm
- Blade Height: 48 mm
