Shungo Ogata White Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 165mm Walnut Handle

Shungo Ogata

Shungo Ogata is a young craftsman at Takefu Knife Village in Fukui Prefecture. He started out as a computer programmer and later became a knife craftsman. He is well known for his careful finishing that pursues sharpness and functional beauty. Having given sharpening demonstrations and acted as a lecturer in France, he is one of the craftsmen whose future activities are exciting to follow.



Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 165mm (6.5")
Blade Height: 45mm (1.8")
Blade Thickness: 2.7mm (0.1")
Ferrule Material: Pakka wood
Handle Material: Walnut
Handle Length: 129mm (5.1")
Weight: 120g (4.2 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.