Okeya Blue #2 Wa Santoku 165mm
The father and son team operating the small Okeya blacksmith shop has been making kogatana blades for decades. They have recently branched out into the world of kitchen knives with a line of really well-made Blue #2 knives with stainless cladding for easy care.
The santoku featured here is a fairly standard blade in terms of dimensions. With 166mm in length and a blade height of 46mm, it is squarely in the middle of popular santoku sizes. These are versatile blades that find favor in many homes and professional environments. Their shorter length makes them easy to handle and require less board cutting space. It is quite light in weight and nicely thin at the spine. It thins out at the end for enhanced intricate cutting abilities. Like most santoku knives, it has a well-shaped belly that makes rocking-style cuts a breeze. The double symmetrical bevel is practical for left and right-handed users.
The blade is made from Blue #2 as the core with a soft stainless steel cladding. This jigane is treated to a really good looking nashiji style finish which aids with food release while adding a nice look. This is further enhanced by the addition of some deeply chiseled kanji script. The blade is complemented by a nice traditional octagonal handle made from oak with an attractive burnt finish.
Blacksmith: Aki Fujiwara
Brand: Okeya
Location: Miki Japan
Edge Steel: Blue #2
Cladding: Stainless
Finish: Tsuchime
Handle: Oak Octagonal (Photos are current)
Weight: 4.6oz
Blade Length: 166mm
Total Length: 306mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 1.99mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Please note there is a mistake on the video. The steel used on the edge is Blue #2.
The father and son team operating the small Okeya blacksmith shop has been making kogatana blades for decades. They have recently branched out into the world of kitchen knives with a line of really well-made Blue #2 knives with stainless cladding for easy care.
The santoku featured here is a fairly standard blade in terms of dimensions. With 166mm in length and a blade height of 46mm, it is squarely in the middle of popular santoku sizes. These are versatile blades that find favor in many homes and professional environments. Their shorter length makes them easy to handle and require less board cutting space. It is quite light in weight and nicely thin at the spine. It thins out at the end for enhanced intricate cutting abilities. Like most santoku knives, it has a well-shaped belly that makes rocking-style cuts a breeze. The double symmetrical bevel is practical for left and right-handed users.
The blade is made from Blue #2 as the core with a soft stainless steel cladding. This jigane is treated to a really good looking nashiji style finish which aids with food release while adding a nice look. This is further enhanced by the addition of some deeply chiseled kanji script. The blade is complemented by a nice traditional octagonal handle made from oak with an attractive burnt finish.
Reviews
3 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Okeya Knives, June 29, 2024 Awesome FlawlessPosted By: Graeham Henderson - verified customer
3 people found this review helpful
Couldn't love this knife any more! Beautifully crafted, a precision piece that simply feels like an extension of ones own hand. The weight is balanced, the blade is remarkable, I use this knife for all of my work that isn't large butchery. Excellent.
3 people found this review helpful
Couldn't love this knife any more! Beautifully crafted, a precision piece that simply feels like an extension of ones own hand. The weight is balanced, the blade is remarkable, I use this knife for all of my work that isn't large butchery. Excellent.
