Tabata Blue #2 Santoku 170mm

Tabata Hamono, a quaint blacksmith shop nestled on the picturesque Tanagashima Island, just south of Kagoshima Prefecture in Kyushu, crafts this exquisite santoku knife. This culinary masterpiece is forged from Blue #2 steel, renowned for its durability and edge retention, and features a stainless cladding for added resilience against corrosion. The knife is finished with a traditional kasumi polish, giving it a sleek, mist-like appearance. Chefknivestogo is honored to introduce Tabata Hamono's exceptional craftsmanship to the United States, marking our exclusive partnership as the company's inaugural dealer in the USA.

Each knife is made by hand so measurements will vary.

Blacksmith: Tabata Hamono

Brand Name: Tanegashima

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Location: Tanegashima, Japan

Edge Steel: Blue #2

HRC: 62

Bevel: Double Bevel

Edge Grind: Even Grind

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Kasumi

Handle: Oak Octagonal with Black Painted Ferrule

Weight: 5.5 oz (156 g)

Edge Length: 177 mm

Total Length: 315 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm

Blade Height: 46 mm