Hatsukokoro Itadaki Blue2 & White2 Dual Core Damasccus Tsushime Santoku 180 mm with SayaThe Hatsukokoro x Nigara Itadaki 180mm Santoku features a coreless dual core Blue 2 and White 2 steel construction with a Kurouchi Tsuchime finish, best fitting enthusiasts and collectors seeking an artistic blade with a workhorse grind. This double bevel general purpose knife measures 180mm in edge length and weighs 186g, featuring spine thicknesses of 2. 9mm at the heel, 2. 7mm at mid, and 1. 2mm at the tip. The Santoku profile suits slicing,

tapering to 1

and chopping of vegetables

Heel shaver

Three interchangeable stainless steel blades for fine

and the san-mai soft iron damascus cladding is noted as relatively hard to sharpen

Yu Kurosaki’s Senko line combines thin geometry with advanced powdered metallurgy to achieve strength and consistent performance in professional kitchen environments

Weighing 170g with a 51

offers excellent value

436 g  Total Length

The performance is great yet comes with a very low price tag that is perfect for apprentices

rated at HRC 62 to 63 for edge sharpness and durability

2mm at the heel and mid-section tapering to 1