{"product_id":"nigara-irodori-blue-2-ranbow-damascus-santoku-180mm","title":"Nigara Irodori Blue #2 Ranbow Damascus Santoku 180mm with Ebony and Horn Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Nigara Irodori Blue #2 Rainbow Damascus Santoku 180mm with ebony and horn handle is a versatile Japanese kitchen knife built for everyday prep. It uses a Blue #2 carbon steel core with stainless rainbow damascus cladding, giving you the edge feel and sharpening response of carbon steel with added corrosion resistance on the outside layers. This santoku is well suited for slicing vegetables, proteins, herbs, and general board work, with a profile that feels compact, controllable, and efficient.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe listed size is 180mm, though the actual edge length is closer to 170mm. That gives it a nimble feel while still providing enough length for most home and professional kitchen tasks. The tall blade offers good knuckle clearance and helps with food transfer, while the ebony and horn handle gives the knife a more traditional and premium feel in hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the core steel is carbon, this knife should be wiped dry during use and cleaned promptly after prep. It will reward good care with excellent edge performance and an easy sharpening experience compared with many harder-wearing powdered steels. For maintenance, a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e is useful for storage, and a few passes on a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help maintain the edge between sharpenings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A santoku is one of the most practical Japanese knife shapes for home use because it is easy to control and versatile across many common kitchen tasks. This one is a higher-end option, so it is a good fit for cooks who want better cutting performance and do not mind basic carbon steel care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Blue #2 steel like to use?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue #2 is known for taking a very keen edge, holding it well, and being relatively straightforward to sharpen. It has a crisp cutting feel and works very well for users who want strong performance without moving into extremely wear-resistant steels that can be slower to sharpen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for this knife?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hand wash only, dry it right away, and do not leave it wet on the board or in the sink. Avoid twisting cuts, bones, and frozen foods. A knife-friendly board like a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e will also help protect the edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Blue #2 \/ Aogami #2\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless rainbow damascus clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 180mm listed length\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eActual Edge Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 170mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 50mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e Specs not found\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 3.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 2.4mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (1cm from Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 1.0mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 170g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Ebony with horn ferrule\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e Approx. 61–63\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRegion:\u003c\/strong\u003e Hyogo, Japan\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rainbow damascus\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"H\u0026K","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51246844281056,"sku":null,"price":499.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/nigara-irodori-blue-2-rainbow-damascus-santoku-180mm-3_41cc92ed-aaa4-4b1b-98f3-899683bb4ee5.jpg?v=1780744603","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/nigara-irodori-blue-2-ranbow-damascus-santoku-180mm","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}