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Hatsukokoro · Santoku (Compact All-Rounder)
Hatsukokoro Nigara Hamono Ryusui Damascus Aogami #2 Santoku 170mm
Forged by Nigara Hamono
listed price$251 USD
at Knives and Stones · Australia
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| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
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🇦🇺Knives and StonesLowest listed price | $251 USDA$357 at the store · you pay in AUD | Ships from Australia; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store |
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Santoku knives of this 170mm length are a mid size that suits smaller boards and kitchens.
- It has a Japanese-style (wa) handle: a handle without a metal bolster, set into the blade with a hidden tang.
- Aogami #2 (Blue #2) is a carbon steel that rusts and stains if it is left wet, so it is wiped dry after every use.
- It is double-bevel (sharpened on both sides), so it works for left- and right-handed cooks.
Limits to know
- Carbon steel develops a patina and can rust; it is not for a knife that sits wet in the sink.
Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.
Good to know for beginners
A santoku is a compact all-rounder with a flatter edge, made for push-cutting vegetables, meat and fish. Aogami #2 (Blue #2) is carbon steel: very sharp and easy to sharpen, but wipe it dry while you cook or it will rust. The Japanese wa handle is light and puts the balance toward the blade.
In the glossary: Santoku · Aogami #2 (Blue #2) · Japanese handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.