Gekko Santoku 165mm Aogami no. 2 Kurouchi

Standard Edition

Gekko Santoku knife with Aogami No. 2 (Blue Steel #2) carbon steel blade in raw kurouchi (black) finish. This is a hand-forged Japanese knife for demanding chefs. The three-layer construction with a carbon steel core guarantees exceptional sharpness and durability.

Specifications

• Blade length: 165 mm
• Overall length: 305 mm
• Blade width: 44 mm
• Blade thickness: 2.0 mm
• Weight: 118 g
  

Materials

• Blade: Aogami No. 2 (Blue Steel #2) – three-layer construction (steel in stainless cladding)
• Handle: Burnt magnolia wood
• Blade finish: Kurouchi (black blacksmith finish)

Blade Features

• Hand-forged and hammered – exceptional sharpness and toughness
• Three-layer (san-mai) construction with Aogami No. 2 core
• Kurouchi finish retains the natural character of forged steel
• Hardness: HRC 63 (approximate for Aogami No. 2)
• Manufacture: Japan (Gekko)

Maintenance Recommendations

• Hand wash – never in a dishwasher
• Immediate drying after use, especially after contact with acidic foods
• Regular sharpening on a Japanese whetstone (recommended #1000 + #3000–6000)
• Store on a magnetic holder or in a wooden block
• Occasional light application of camellia oil is recommended for corrosion protection

Warning

• Carbon steel develops a patina and may rust if not properly cared for
• The knife is handmade – minor variations in size and pattern are natural
  
• Not intended for cutting bones, frozen foods, or hard materials