Kurouchi Finish Santoku Knives | Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Teak Handle 165mm
Santoku Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue Steel #2 Kurouchi 165mm - Kasumi Japan
Santoku Blue steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Teak Handle 165mm
$331.00
Santoku White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
Santoku White Steel #2 Kurouchi 150mm - Kasumi Japan
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Santoku White steel #2 Kurouchi Buffalo Magnolia Handle 150mm
$215.00

Japanese kurouchi Santoku preserves the black oxide from forging rather than polishing it away. The residual scale creates a tough, uneven surface that helps food release and slightly resists surface rust while keeping weight low. It frames a carbon core at the edge, shaped thin with a double bevel and the characteristic flat belly and low tip. Sizes are typically 150 or 165 mm. The dark skin is not paint and will wear gradually, revealing a living patina. Routine care: rinse by hand, dry at once, avoid long soaks or harsh scrubbers, and keep the blade dry between tasks.

For more options, explore our Santoku collection. You’ll see different lengths, heel heights, and handle woods built for balance in daily prep. Compare profiles and steels to pick the knife that fits your hand and cooking style.