Yahiko makes this line exclusively for CKTG out of a workshop in Tosa, Japan, and this 165mm santoku is one of the most accessible entry points into the lineup. The blade carries a deep kuro, or black, kurouchi finish layered over a hammered tsuchime texture, giving it a rustic look that also helps with food release.
The core is Aogami Super, one of the finest carbon steels available, hardened to about 63 HRC for outstanding edge retention and sharpness, and clad in stainless steel for added corrosion resistance and durability. The handle is an upgraded octagonal sakura, or cherry wood, paired with a black pakka wood ferrule, and the even 50/50 grind suits both right and left handed cooks.
Care Instructions:Aogami Super is reactive and one of the hardest carbon steels around, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only, and a quality water stone with a final strop will keep the edge at its sharpest between full sharpenings.
The core is Aogami Super, one of the finest carbon steels available, hardened to about 63 HRC for outstanding edge retention and sharpness, and clad in stainless steel for added corrosion resistance and durability. The handle is an upgraded octagonal sakura, or cherry wood, paired with a black pakka wood ferrule, and the even 50/50 grind suits both right and left handed cooks.
Care Instructions:Aogami Super is reactive and one of the hardest carbon steels around, so wipe and dry the blade immediately after each use rather than letting it sit. Avoid leaving acidic foods against the blade for long stretches, and apply a light coat of camellia oil for longer term storage. Hand wash only, and a quality water stone with a final strop will keep the edge at its sharpest between full sharpenings.
- Brand: Yahiko
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
- Edge Steel: Aogami Super (AS)
- Cladding: Stainless Steel
- HRC: 63
- Finish: Kurouchi (Black), Tsuchime (Hammered)
- Edge Grind: Even 50/50
- Handle: Cherry Octagonal (Sakura)
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
- Weight: 4.6 oz (132 g)
- Blade Length: 168 mm
- Total Length: 304 mm
- Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
- Blade Height: 46 mm
