Trade In Naozumi Nihonkou 165mm Santoku SK Carbon

Trade in santoku in excellent condition with original packaging. This carbon steel knife. came back to us with some expected oxidation on the blade with some light surface corrosion on the bolster, so the whole thing have been buffed. It has not seen significant sharpening and comes with a fresh BC edge. 

Original Listing:

New production classic old style Japanese double bevel knife with a monosteel SK tool steel blade and riveted pakka wood western style handle. Their thin SK mono-steel blades cut very nicely and are super easy to sharpen and get a nice edge that holds well. They are ideal for the professional or home cook who is looking for a carbon steel workhorse with easy sharpen-ability at a reasonable price.

Sometimes among comparisons of Japanese carbon steels SK steels are viewed as inferior to more refined shirogami or aogami however when making single steel knives SK has its advantages. SK steel rusts slower than many other carbon steels like aogami or shirogami and has a good toughness which benefits a thin mono steel knife. Do avoid hard bones, pits and twisting or scraping the edge.