About the Maker - Baba Hamono

Baba Hamono, also known as Baba Cutlery Works Co., Ltd., is a prestigious cutlery maker situated in Sakai, Japan. Established in 1969, the company’s roots are deeply embedded in Sakai’s 600-year-old tradition of Japanese knife forging. Baba Hamono offers a variety of products, including Japanese and Western knives, sharpening whetstones, and cutting boards. The Kagekiyo series, known for its vibrant and distinctly Japanese “lustre red” finish made with traditional Japanese Kiso lacquerware, is one of their notable product lines.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三德) is a versatile multi-use Japanese knife, famous for the translation of its name, ‘three virtues’. The three virtues are said to refer to the Santoku’s versatility in use for chopping, slicing and dicing, or the primary range of ingredients that it can be used for: fish, meat and vegetables.

About the Steel - Ginsan

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Ginsan (Silver #3) is a carbon steel and what makes it special is that it is stainless at the same time. Ginsan is easy to sharpen and has a hardness similar to the Shirogami steels, making it ideal for users who want an easy to maintain steel.

Kagekiyo Ginsan Santoku 180mm

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