Sanjo · K043

Munetoshi Shirogami Kurouchi Tsuchime Santoku

Koichi Tsurumaki is credited with both forging and sharpening this 165 mm Munetoshi santoku in Sanjo. Its dark hammered face meets a bright lower bevel, and the tall blade provides room for the guiding hand during vegetable preparation.

Materials and geometry

Steel

White #2

Cladding

Carbon steel cladding

Finish

Dark kurouchi with hammered texture and a polished lower bevel

Grind

Mildly convex or blended primary bevel with a low shoulder

Handle

D-shaped magnolia with buffalo horn ferrule

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