Japanese santoku Knife 165mm tosa Daimon 土佐大門 white 2 steel kitchen knife

The Tosa Daimon 165mm Santoku Knife is a handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife from the Tosa region of Shikoku, renowned for its exceptional craftsmanship and performance. Forged from high-purity White #2 Steel, with a hardness of HRC 61-63, this blade offers remarkable sharpness and is easy to sharpen, making it ideal for precise cutting tasks. Its Kuro-uchi (black-forged) finish retains the rustic, unpolished texture from the forging process, enhancing both its aesthetic appeal and functionality by reducing food adhesion while providing some rust resistance. The 165mm blade, slightly narrower than standard Santoku knives (by about 2mm), is lightweight and versatile, excelling in slicing, dicing, and chopping meat, fish, and vegetables—embodying the "three virtues" (Santoku) of multi-purpose use. Crafted by skilled Tosa artisans with generations of expertise, this knife blends tradition with practicality, making it a favorite among professional chefs and home cooks. As a carbon steel bla