Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Stainless Clad Santoku 180mm with Mono Olive Wood Handle

The Hatsukokoro Kaijin Blue #2 Santoku is a light, precise all-purpose Japanese kitchen knife built for clean slicing, dicing and push-cutting. Its Aogami #2 carbon-steel core delivers a keen, easy-to-refresh edge, while the stainless cladding makes everyday care more manageable. A mono olive wood wa handle completes the knife with warm natural grain and a nimble 128 g balance.

Key Features

• Blue #2 (Aogami #2) carbon-steel core
• Stainless-clad san-mai construction
• Versatile 180 mm santoku profile
• Mono olive wood Japanese-style handle
• Lightweight, agile feel
• Double-bevel edge for right- or left-handed use

Specifications

• Brand: Hatsukokoro
• Series: Kaijin
• Knife type: Santoku
• Core steel: Blue #2 / Aogami #2 carbon steel
• Cladding: Stainless steel
• Blade length: 180 mm
• Total length: 310 mm
• Blade height at heel: 48 mm
• Spine thickness: 2.3 mm at heel; 1.8 mm at midpoint; 0.1 mm at tip
• Weight: 128 g
• Handle: Mono olive wood wa handle

Care

The cladding is stainless, but the exposed Blue #2 core at the cutting edge is reactive and can develop a natural patina. Hand-wash only and dry immediately after use. Do not use on bones, frozen food or hard pits, and avoid twisting the blade during cuts. Apply a thin layer of food-safe knife oil before extended storage.

As this is a handcrafted knife with a natural wood handle, measurements, finish and grain may vary slightly from piece to piece.