Tanaka Blue2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Santoku 155/170mm
$229.95
Tanaka Blue2 Nashiji Stainless Clad Santoku 155/170mm, all-purpose Japanese knife
This santoku is an all-purpose knife for straight push cuts on vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins. The blade is a practical everyday length. Forged by Tanaka Blue2 with a nashiji finish, it pairs hard, keen Japanese steel with the thin grind and balance that let the blade glide through food with less resistance. The forged carbon steel takes a keen edge and gains character with use.
Tanaka Blue2 santoku specifications
| Maker | Tanaka Blue2 |
|---|---|
| Knife type | Santoku (all-purpose Japanese knife) |
| Blade length | 170 mm |
| Steel | Blue #2 (Aogami) carbon steel |
| Finish | Nashiji (textured pear-skin finish) |
| Bevel | Double bevel |
| Best for | Vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins |
Care and everyday use
It is at its best for vegetables, herbs and boneless proteins. This is a carbon-steel blade, which takes an exceptionally keen edge but reacts with food and water. Hand wash and dry it immediately after use, wipe on a light coat of oil before storage, and expect a natural patina to form over time. Keep it off bone and frozen food, and sharpen on a whetstone to bring the edge back.
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by Sam O.
Scary sharp out of the box. Glides through onions and tomatoes with zero effort.
by Marcus T.
Feels fantastic in the hand and the Nashiji looks even better in person.
by Michael S.
The Blue #2 takes a wicked edge. Fit and finish are excellent for the price.
by Greg H.
Beautiful Nashiji finish and the edge is incredible. Exactly what I hoped for.
by Ryan K.
Best santoku I have owned. Effortless push cuts and the food just falls off the blade.