Shimotsukuni Kogetsu White #1 All Steel Honyaki Santoku
Description
Shimotsukuni Kogetsu from Goko Hamono is one of the series, and this particular grade utilizes Shirogami No.1 steel. Its most notable feature is the "四天王シリーズ (総手造最上別誂白一全鋼本燒包丁)," meaning "Fully Handmade Top-Quality White No.1 All-Steel Honyaki Kitchen Knife."
Additionally, it features the characteristic "本刃付 (蛤刃)" (Hamaguriburedo). The blade is formed in a full tang, with double-sided bolster cladding, creating the most robust Western-style Santoku.
Combining all these factors, the artisans at Goko Hamono have crafted practical knives known for their exceptional cutting ability, toughness, durability, and high sharpness.