About the Maker - Yamawaki Hamono

Established in the Showa period and based in Sakai City, Osaka, Yamawaki Hamono (山脇刃物) is the producer of two famous knife brands: "Yoshihiro (義弘)" and "Goh Umanosuke Yoshihiro (郷右馬允義弘)".

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 - Aogami #2

Developed by Hitachi Metals in Japan, the Aogami (Blue) No. 2 steel is a high-carbon steel. The steel has a very high hardness therefore long edge retention. Special care must be taken as knives made with the Aogami Steel No. 2 is prone to rust.

About the Finish - Kurouchi

Kurouchi (黒打ち) refers to the darkened steel surface as a result from the forging process which forms a coating of oxide. It is the most rusting finish of all but gives knives a traditional character.

Yoshihiro Aogami #2 Kurouchi Santoku 180mm

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