OUL Aogami Super Stainless Clad Tsuchime Santoku // 180mm
The Santoku, meaning "three virtues" for its versatility with meat, vegetables, and fish, is the ultimate all-purpose knife ideal for slicing, dicing, and chopping. Its broad, short blade makes it great for precise, efficient cutting across a variety of ingredients.
This Santoku features a stainless-clad construction with an Aogami Super core, renowned for its exceptional edge retention while maintaining ease of sharpening.
The blade showcases a stunning hand-hammered tsuchime pattern, combining elegant aesthetics with improved food release. Paired with a magnolia wood handle and a buffalo horn ferrule, this knife balances beauty, functionality, and traditional craftsmanship.
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Shape - Santoku
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Blade length - 167mm
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Blade Height - 48.32mm
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Blade Thickness - 2mm
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Weight - 120.8g
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Blade Construction - San Mai
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Cladding - Stainless Tsuchime
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Steel Type - Aogami Super
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Rockwell Hardness - 63-64 HRC
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Handle - Octagonal Magnolia, Buffalo horn Ferrule
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Made in - Sakai City, Osaka, Japan
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Brand - OUL
Composition of Aogami Super Steel
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Carbon: 1.4–1.5%
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Chromium: 0.3–0.5%
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Silicon: 0.1–0.2%
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Manganese: 0.2–0.3%
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Tungsten: 2–2.5%
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Vanadium: 0.3–0.5%
Key Properties of Aogami Super Steel
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Edge Retention: Offers exceptional edge retention and maintains a fine edge.
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Sharpening: Medium wear resistance allows for easy sharpening.
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Hardness: Achieves high hardness without compromising toughness or becoming brittle.