About the Maker - Tetsujin Hamono

Tetsujin Hamono is a renowned Japanese knife-making workshop, founded by blacksmith Toru Tamura and sharpener Naohito Myojin. The duo started Tetsujin Hamono in the late 2010s and have since been crafting world-class blades. Together, Tamura and Myojin create knives that are not only functional but also embody the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

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 - SG2

Developed by Takefu Special Steel Company in Japan, SG2 or Super Gold 2 is a high-end stainless powdered tool steel alloy which is capable of being treated to a hardness of 64 HRC.

About the Finish - Kasumi

Kasumi (霞) means "mist" and refers to the hazy appearance of the soft steel/iron cladding, in contrast to the fine polished cutting edge.

Tetsujin Hamono SG2 Kasumi Santoku 180mm

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