Harukaze means "windy spring" in Japanese. These Harukaze knives have been made for CKTG exclusively from a medium-sized factory in Tosa, Japan. This is an excellent choice for anyone looking for a high quality knife at a reasonable price. It starts with a core steel (G3) with an HRC of 62, then add a stainless steel cladding with a nashiji (pear skin) finish to protect and beautify the blade. It is then finished off with a lovely oval magnolia wood handle with a pakka wood ferrule. As a bonus, it has a nice kanji engraving on both sides of the blade.
Weight: 4 ounces / 114g
Blade Length: 167 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2mm
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Grind: 50/50
Core Edge Steel: G3 Stainless Steel (AKA Ginsan)
HRC: 62
Handle: Magnolia Oval
Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood
Engraving: Kanji Engraved
Made in Tosa, Japan
Reviews
13 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) This is a great knife valuePosted By: JoshNYC
I bought this for my teenage son, who is getting into cooking, as a gift. The knife was quite sharp out of the box and is surprisingly laser-y through veggies. I actually find myself using his knife more than my more expensive Kato AS bunka simply because it is similar performance and less hassle with the G3. The blade looks great, too.
The one downside is the handle. It's perfectly functional, but is rather roughly finished and feels cheap (this is obviously one way they were able to keep it under $100). But a quick sanding and a few coats of stain really improved it, if you're willing to put in a little work.
All in, very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a santoku at this price point.
I bought this for my teenage son, who is getting into cooking, as a gift. The knife was quite sharp out of the box and is surprisingly laser-y through veggies. I actually find myself using his knife more than my more expensive Kato AS bunka simply because it is similar performance and less hassle with the G3. The blade looks great, too.
The one downside is the handle. It's perfectly functional, but is rather roughly finished and feels cheap (this is obviously one way they were able to keep it under $100). But a quick sanding and a few coats of stain really improved it, if you're willing to put in a little work.
All in, very happy with this purchase and would highly recommend it to anyone looking for a santoku at this price point.
Harukaze G3 Nashiji Santoku 165mmPosted By: Kevin Solsten
2 people found this review helpful
I normally buy carbon steel knives from Chefkivestogo...but this one was purchased
and given to a newlywed couple who will certainly enjoy this unique knife. Stainless
seems to be a better fit for them and learning to sharpen or not will be their decision
in the future. I hope they will learn at some point. Of course I have recommended
they visit your site to find out all about this unique knife and the potential for learning
to sharpen and the possibility of using other steels in the kitchen. Thank you for the very rapid service and especially for all of the choice
you offer on your remarkable site...
2 people found this review helpful
I normally buy carbon steel knives from Chefkivestogo...but this one was purchased
and given to a newlywed couple who will certainly enjoy this unique knife. Stainless
seems to be a better fit for them and learning to sharpen or not will be their decision
in the future. I hope they will learn at some point. Of course I have recommended
they visit your site to find out all about this unique knife and the potential for learning
to sharpen and the possibility of using other steels in the kitchen. Thank you for the very rapid service and especially for all of the choice
you offer on your remarkable site...
Harukaze G3 Santoku 165 is excellent.Posted By: Clinton Lum
2 people found this review helpful
The Harukaze G3 Santoku 165 is excellent. The edge takes a little work (final sharpen and hone) to get the final edge. The blade has good sharpness retention. The pear skin cladding is very distinctive and I now prefer it to a polished hammered finish. All in all an excellent knife and highly recommended.
2 people found this review helpful
The Harukaze G3 Santoku 165 is excellent. The edge takes a little work (final sharpen and hone) to get the final edge. The blade has good sharpness retention. The pear skin cladding is very distinctive and I now prefer it to a polished hammered finish. All in all an excellent knife and highly recommended.
Great First KnifePosted By: Eli - verified customer
4 people found this review helpful
I bought this as my first knife. Since it's my first and only knife at the moment, I wanted something that was versatile. This knife came really sharp and the handle fits well in the hand. After some use the edge has held up well. I'm looking forward to continue using this knife and for the price, I don't think you can go wrong.
4 people found this review helpful
I bought this as my first knife. Since it's my first and only knife at the moment, I wanted something that was versatile. This knife came really sharp and the handle fits well in the hand. After some use the edge has held up well. I'm looking forward to continue using this knife and for the price, I don't think you can go wrong.
Great knive Great knife for the price! Amazing knife Big surprise!Posted By: dbt816 - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
This line might be one of the top "unsung heros" at CKTG. I purchased the Santoku and the Nakiri to try out the G3 steel. So far it lives up to the reputation of sharpening like the Blue and White but with the added bonus of being stainless. The hand engraving is a nice feature...the Kanji "floats" on the steel. The big surprise is the sheer bang for the buck. These would make great gifts! The only negative of note is that the handle needs to be treated, but that's not worth detracting from the "excellent" rating (you could take the opportunity to change the color before sealing).
3 people found this review helpful
This line might be one of the top "unsung heros" at CKTG. I purchased the Santoku and the Nakiri to try out the G3 steel. So far it lives up to the reputation of sharpening like the Blue and White but with the added bonus of being stainless. The hand engraving is a nice feature...the Kanji "floats" on the steel. The big surprise is the sheer bang for the buck. These would make great gifts! The only negative of note is that the handle needs to be treated, but that's not worth detracting from the "excellent" rating (you could take the opportunity to change the color before sealing).
My first true Japanese CutleryPosted By: Shane Pasha
2 people found this review helpful
Again, excellent service, delivered with care and on time. This is my truly first Japanese knife, made by a relatively small shop, and I appreciate that. A beautiful Santoku, well balanced, comfortable grip with immense control. This knife might be my first Japanese knife, but surly not my last.
I would recommend this Harukaze G3 Nashiji Santoku as a good entry level Japanese kitchen knife.
2 people found this review helpful
Again, excellent service, delivered with care and on time. This is my truly first Japanese knife, made by a relatively small shop, and I appreciate that. A beautiful Santoku, well balanced, comfortable grip with immense control. This knife might be my first Japanese knife, but surly not my last.
I would recommend this Harukaze G3 Nashiji Santoku as a good entry level Japanese kitchen knife.
my favorite knife Excellent Harukaze ginsan santoku Great knife and great pricePosted By: Calvin Lin
2 people found this review helpful
I got this knife for everyday prep work at home. Extremely sharp out of the box. Since it is made of Ginsan stainless steel, I don't have to worry about rusting. It is easy to sharpen. Great knife for the price!
2 people found this review helpful
I got this knife for everyday prep work at home. Extremely sharp out of the box. Since it is made of Ginsan stainless steel, I don't have to worry about rusting. It is easy to sharpen. Great knife for the price!
