The Matsubara Wavy Face Blue #2 Santoku 170mm is made by blacksmith Katsuto Tanaka, who works from his famed shop in Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture.
Aogami 2 carbon steel is undoubtedly one of the most popular steels used in the manufacture of kitchen knives. It is noted for its outstanding edge life and overall toughness. The core steel is covered san-mai style with a soft stainless steel, which receives a lovely finish. The hammer marks you see on these blades are real, not stamped with a press. The cladding adds strength, reduces mass, and makes maintenance a lot easier.
This great looking santoku has a rather flat section at the heel end and then transitions into a nice curved belly about halfway along the edge. Blade height is generous, especially for a santoku of this length. This is a robust blade in size and weight, which will find favor with users looking for a knife that feels solid and stiff in hand and on the board.
We combined his blade with a sweet oak handle in an octagonal shape.Brand: Matsubara
Location: Nagasaki
Blacksmith: Tanaka-San
Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Hammered (Wavy Face)
Edge: Even
Weight: 5.6 oz (158 g)
Edge Length: 173 mm
Total Length: 310 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 4 mm
Blade Height: 52 mm
Handle: Burnt Oak Octagonal
Please note that Mr. Tanaka sometimes puts a notch in the tang; this is done on purpose and is not an installation mistake.
Aogami 2 carbon steel is undoubtedly one of the most popular steels used in the manufacture of kitchen knives. It is noted for its outstanding edge life and overall toughness. The core steel is covered san-mai style with a soft stainless steel, which receives a lovely finish. The hammer marks you see on these blades are real, not stamped with a press. The cladding adds strength, reduces mass, and makes maintenance a lot easier.
This great looking santoku has a rather flat section at the heel end and then transitions into a nice curved belly about halfway along the edge. Blade height is generous, especially for a santoku of this length. This is a robust blade in size and weight, which will find favor with users looking for a knife that feels solid and stiff in hand and on the board.
We combined his blade with a sweet oak handle in an octagonal shape.
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great Cutlery , February 28, 2024Posted By: Michael Wilson
First of all this is a Matsubara knife. Superb quality.I own 7 of them in my large kitchen cutlery inventory.Six are of the hammered “wavy face”. These knives are extremely well balanced,and hold an excellent edge. I haven’t needed to sharpen any of them yet.The hammered finish is so rustic looking, and I get many compliments from friends. Just all around pleased to own these great knives. And thanks to CKTG for the quick shipping as usual.
First of all this is a Matsubara knife. Superb quality.I own 7 of them in my large kitchen cutlery inventory.Six are of the hammered “wavy face”. These knives are extremely well balanced,and hold an excellent edge. I haven’t needed to sharpen any of them yet.The hammered finish is so rustic looking, and I get many compliments from friends. Just all around pleased to own these great knives. And thanks to CKTG for the quick shipping as usual.
