YOSHIDAHAMONO Funkai Santoku Knife 6.3 Inch, Aogami #2 Carbon Steel HR

YOSHIDAHAMONO Funkai Santoku Knife 6.3 Inch, Aogami #2 Carbon Steel HRC 62-64, Gift for Serious Home Cooks, Magnolia Wa Handle, 15-Degree Edge, Made in Japan, 3-Year Warranty

$49.59 $129.98

Grumpy Dad CO is the authorized US distributor for YOSHIDAHAMONO, a Japanese knife-maker producing every blade in Japan using traditional forging methods. The Funkai Santoku is not a rebranded import. It is made in Japan, by hand, to the same specifications as knives sold in Japanese specialty stores. The Funkai 159mm Santoku in Aogami #2 carbon steel is the knife for the home cook who has already tried a few knives and knows what they are looking for. The blade geometry bridges the standard Santoku and the western chef knife: taller heel for proteins, flat edge for precision push-cutting, enough spine weight for the work without the bulk of a chef knife. Aogami #2 at HRC 62-64 takes a finer edge than any stainless in this price range and keeps it longer, at the cost of a care routine that becomes second nature in about a week. The magnolia wa handle is traditional for a reason. It is the lightest option in Japanese knife-making and it disappears in the hand during long prep sessions. The oval octagonal shape prevents rotation without requiring a tight grip. The handle can be replaced when worn, typically after years of use. This knife is sold gift-ready. It is appropriate for birthdays, Father's Day, Christmas, housewarming, and culinary school graduation. It is the gift that gets used, not displayed. 3-year manufacturer warranty covering production defects. Hand wash, dry immediately, apply food-safe camellia oil occasionally, sharpen on a flat whetstone only.

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