Takayuki Shibata Koutetsu Aogami Super Migaki Santoku Japanese Knife 160mm Octagonal Rosewood Handle
Takayuki Shibata Koutetsu Aogami Super Migaki Santoku Japanese Knife 160mm Octagonal Rosewood Handle
The Shibata Kotetsu Aogami Super is not a standard kitchen knife. This is an extremely thin, aggressive laser built for people who truly love sharpness.
Takayuki Shibata designed the Kotetsu series with one goal: to create the perfect cutting feel. He felt that many classic gyutos had too much curve, while a nakiri felt too straight and created too much resistance during cutting. His solution? A unique hybrid shape inspired by the Japanese Kotetsu warships: mostly straight with a subtle curve towards the tip.
The result is a knife that glides absurdly smoothly through products and feels incredibly controlled during cutting.
The core of the blade consists of Aogami Super carbon steel β one of the most beloved Japanese steels among true knife fanatics. This steel is known for its extreme sharpness, great edge retention, and direct cutting feel. With a hardness of 62-63 HRC, this knife stays incredibly sharp for a long time.
But beware: this is not a maintenance-free kitchen knife.
Aogami Super can rust and requires attention. Drying it thoroughly and treating it carefully is essential. If you do that? Then you'll get one of the most impressive cutting experiences you can find π₯πͺ
The ultra-thin geometry, combined with the lightly coarse polished finish, ensures that moist products stick less during cutting. Everything about this knife is about pure performance.
The octagonal rosewood handle with a pakkawood ferrule feels light, sleek, and perfectly balanced. Much lighter than a traditional Western handle, allowing the knife to be controlled quickly and precisely.
This is the kind of knife where, after the first cut, you immediately understand why people become fanatical about Japanese steel.
- Designed by Takayuki Shibata
- Kotetsu βlaserβ geometry
- Aogami Super carbon steel core
- Hardness: 62β63 HRC
- Sanmai construction
- Extremely thin grind
- Very light and fast cutting feel
- Octagonal rosewood handle
- Pakkawood ferrule
- Handmade in Japan
A knife for lovers of pure performance, control, and insane sharpness.