Ogata san is one of the many knife makers of the Takefu Knife Village cooperative factory based in Echizen Japan. This line features SG2 stainless steel that takes an outstanding edge and holds it well. Because the knives have steep edges we recommend care when cutting and do not cut hard items like bones or frozen food or stalks and butternut squash or else you can chip the knife. If you treat it with care you'll be rewarded with a knife that will cut effortlessly. Since this santoku is on the long side, none of our sayas fit. Get the blade guard.
Blacksmith: Ogata san
Location: Echizen Japan
Factory: Takefu Knife Village
Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged
Cladding: Stainless
Edge Steel: SG2 Powdered Stainless Steel
Edge Grind: Even 50/50
HRC: 62-63
Blade Finish: Kasumi (It means "Hazy")
Handle: Red Sandal Wood Octagonal
Weight: 5.0 oz/ 144g
Blade Length: 181 mm
Overall Length: 316 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2.1 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 49.5 mm
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) The perfect knife.....!!Posted By: Kevin Grosso
6 people found this review helpful
I just discovered these knives under "new arrivals" and immediately purchased the 180mm santoku. The Kasumi finish is beautiful. Overall fit and finish is flawless. The handle has custom appearance and feel. This knife is light and nimble and balances perfectly. I just received the knife yesterday and had to try it out immediately. It was extremely sharp out of the box and food release was excellent. I have purchased quite a few knives from Mark in the past and this knife is without a doubt one of my favorites. I am not a professional sharpener, but I have found SG2 stainless steel to sharpen easily and hold a very sharp edge. In my opinion this knife is very reasonably priced for the high level of craftmanship it embodies. I have already purchased the 170mm nakiri to add to my collection. Ogata-san has a bright future ahead of him. His attention to detail is incredible. I would urge anyone who may be interested in one of Ogata-san's knives to grab one now. Once word gets out about these knives they may be hard to find.
6 people found this review helpful
I just discovered these knives under "new arrivals" and immediately purchased the 180mm santoku. The Kasumi finish is beautiful. Overall fit and finish is flawless. The handle has custom appearance and feel. This knife is light and nimble and balances perfectly. I just received the knife yesterday and had to try it out immediately. It was extremely sharp out of the box and food release was excellent. I have purchased quite a few knives from Mark in the past and this knife is without a doubt one of my favorites. I am not a professional sharpener, but I have found SG2 stainless steel to sharpen easily and hold a very sharp edge. In my opinion this knife is very reasonably priced for the high level of craftmanship it embodies. I have already purchased the 170mm nakiri to add to my collection. Ogata-san has a bright future ahead of him. His attention to detail is incredible. I would urge anyone who may be interested in one of Ogata-san's knives to grab one now. Once word gets out about these knives they may be hard to find.
