Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Santoku 165mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Stabilized Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferule
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: ~47mm
Spine Thickness:Â ~4.50mm tapered to ~1.70mm
Weight: 143g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This particular piece was assembled at Kakushin onto a beautifully stabilized wood handle featuring deep blue and reddish tones that flow naturally through the grain, giving the knife a rich and almost storm-like appearance under changing light. The marbled buffalo horn ferrule adds another layer of contrast and refinement, blending organic textures with the rugged forged character of the blade itself. The combination feels both traditional and elevated — a knife that carries the soul of handmade Japanese craftsmanship while standing out as a completely unique custom build. No two pieces of stabilized wood ever react the same way, making this knife truly one of a kind both in appearance and personality.
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Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Santoku 165mm
Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Custom Santoku 165mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Stabilized Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferule
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: ~47mm
Spine Thickness:Â ~4.50mm tapered to ~1.70mm
Weight: 143g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This particular piece was assembled at Kakushin onto a beautifully stabilized wood handle featuring deep blue and reddish tones that flow naturally through the grain, giving the knife a rich and almost storm-like appearance under changing light. The marbled buffalo horn ferrule adds another layer of contrast and refinement, blending organic textures with the rugged forged character of the blade itself. The combination feels both traditional and elevated — a knife that carries the soul of handmade Japanese craftsmanship while standing out as a completely unique custom build. No two pieces of stabilized wood ever react the same way, making this knife truly one of a kind both in appearance and personality.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Blade Material: Aogami Blue #2
Blade Finish: Kurouchi
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel:Â Double
Handle: Stabilized Wood & Buffalo Horn Ferule
Blade Length: 165mm
Heel Height: ~47mm
Spine Thickness:Â ~4.50mm tapered to ~1.70mm
Weight: 143g
The Shinka series — shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the board. At 61 HRC (+/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, giving you a knife that performs while keeping that forged, rustic character front and center. The dark kurouchi finish keeps things raw and honest, a visible reminder of the forging process on every blade. It’s the kind of knife made for those who want that true, brut handmade Japanese look and feel — without stepping into overly inflated price points.
Each knife is completely hand-forged for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop with roots going back to 1920. What started with agricultural tools has evolved into a focused pursuit of kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are dialed in with intent. The result is a blade that moves cleanly through food, with a grind that supports both precision and everyday versatility. It’s not about overengineering — it’s about getting the fundamentals right.
This particular piece was assembled at Kakushin onto a beautifully stabilized wood handle featuring deep blue and reddish tones that flow naturally through the grain, giving the knife a rich and almost storm-like appearance under changing light. The marbled buffalo horn ferrule adds another layer of contrast and refinement, blending organic textures with the rugged forged character of the blade itself. The combination feels both traditional and elevated — a knife that carries the soul of handmade Japanese craftsmanship while standing out as a completely unique custom build. No two pieces of stabilized wood ever react the same way, making this knife truly one of a kind both in appearance and personality.
