About the Maker - Goko Hamono

Goko Hamono (五香刃物) operates a knife manufacturing and wholesale business in Kashiwa City (former Shonan Town), Chiba Prefecture, including kitchen knives made in their own workshop.

About the Shape - Santoku

The Santoku (三徳) 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 - Shirogami #1

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Shirogami (White) Steel No. 1 is a very popular steel among Japanese knife makers. The steel has a slightly more carbon than the more common Shirogami #2 which makes it a bit harder. Special care must be taken as knives made with this steel is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Nashiji

Nashiji (梨子地) literally translates to pear-fruit-skin as the finish imitates the skin of an Asian pear. This finish is created by polishing away the dark oxides while retaining the rough texture. Some may say Nashiji is in the middle between Kurouchi and Migaki.

Kogetsu Shirogami #1 Nashiji Santoku 165mm

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