{"product_id":"oul-santoku-aogami-super-blue-super-steel-165-mm-6-5-keyaki-handle","title":"OUL Aogami Super Santoku Knife 165 mm \/ 6.5\" – Keyaki Handle","description":"\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Three Virtues: Master Everyday Kitchen Prep\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eOUL Aogami Super Santoku Knife 165 mm\u003c\/b\u003e is an all-purpose culinary workhorse built to tackle the \"three virtues\" of Japanese home and professional cooking: meat, fish, and vegetables. Featuring a broad \u003cb\u003e45 mm blade width\u003c\/b\u003e, this knife provides generous knuckle clearance above the cutting board and doubles as an efficient bench scraper to scoop up chopped ingredients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWeighing just \u003cb\u003e128 grams\u003c\/b\u003e and tapered to a nimble \u003cb\u003e2 mm spine\u003c\/b\u003e, this Santoku transitions effortlessly between quick push-cutting, dense vegetable chopping, and delicate protein slicing without causing hand fatigue over extended prep sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAogami Super: Elite Edge Retention \u0026amp; Bite\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe core cutting steel is \u003cb\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super Steel)\u003c\/b\u003e, the crown jewel of high-carbon metallurgy from Hitachi Metals. Quenched and tempered to an impressive \u003cb\u003e~64–65 HRC\u003c\/b\u003e, this steel is loaded with carbon, tungsten, and molybdenum. The result is an edge that sharpens to an astonishingly keen apex and retains its aggressive slicing \"bite\" significantly longer than standard carbon or stainless steels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eNatural Keyaki Wood Ergonomics\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe blade is mounted to a classic Japanese Wa-style handle shaped from solid \u003cb\u003eKeyaki (Japanese Zelkova)\u003c\/b\u003e. Renowned for its tight, water-resistant grain and warm amber tone, Keyaki offers a tactile, slip-free grip. Its symmetrical profile delivers neutral balance and comfort for both right- and left-handed chefs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetails\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand \/ Maker\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eOUL\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSantoku (All-Purpose Chef's Knife)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAogami Super (Blue Super) High-Carbon Steel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHardness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e~64–65 HRC\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Bevel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAmbidextrous Double Bevel (50\/50)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eJapanese Keyaki Wood (Zelkova)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e165 mm (6.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e45 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e2 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e128 g\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e125 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 12; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e25 mm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat’s in the Box?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eOUL Presentation Box:\u003c\/b\u003e Fitted Japanese presentation packaging for secure gifting and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective Blade Sheath Sleeve:\u003c\/b\u003e Guards the razor-sharp apex during unboxing and transit.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthorized OUL Dealer Direct\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eEvery \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/fukui-hamono\"\u003eOUL knife\u003c\/a\u003e at Hasu-Seizo is direct-sourced from master artisans in Japan. Before any blade leaves our climate-controlled Seattle area warehouse, our technicians inspect its spine alignment, verify bevel symmetry, and test the edge on paper media to guarantee ready-to-work performance out of the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarbon Steel Care \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAogami Super is a pure, unclad high-carbon performance steel; \u003cb\u003eit is reactive and will rust if left wet.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWipe Dry Frequently:\u003c\/b\u003e Keep a dry kitchen towel nearby. Wipe moisture off the blade immediately during prep, especially when cutting acidic ingredients such as citrus, onions, or tomatoes.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand-Wash Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Wash by hand with warm water and mild dish soap. Dry immediately with a clean cloth. \u003cb\u003eNever place in a dishwasher.\u003c\/b\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eProtective Patina:\u003c\/b\u003e With regular use, the steel will develop a natural blue-gray patina that helps safeguard the core against rust. For long-term storage, apply a light coat of food-grade Camellia or mineral oil.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCutting Surfaces:\u003c\/b\u003e Use \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/cutting-boards\"\u003esoft wood or soft rubber cutting boards\u003c\/a\u003e. Do not cut bones, frozen foods, or hard shells.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does a Santoku differ from a Gyuto?\u003c\/b\u003e A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/gyuto-chef-knives\"\u003eGyuto \u003c\/a\u003eis longer (typically 210 mm+) with a curved belly suited for rocking cuts and slicing larger cuts of meat. A \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/santoku\"\u003eSantoku\u003c\/a\u003e has a flatter profile, a broader face, and a downturned \"sheep’s foot\" tip, making it ideal for compact spaces, vertical push-cutting, and rapid vegetable prep.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eIs Aogami Super difficult to sharpen?\u003c\/b\u003e Despite its high hardness (~64–65 HRC), Aogami Super sharpens with exceptional feedback on whetstones. Unlike many stainless steels that form stubborn burrs, high-purity carbon steel deburrs cleanly and quickly on \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/whetstones-toishi\"\u003emedium-to-fine whetstones (#1000 to #6000 grit)\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere will my order ship from?\u003c\/b\u003e All knives are packaged, tracked, and shipped directly from our warehouse located in the Seattle area.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fukui Hamono","offers":[{"title":"165 mm","offer_id":50212511580410,"sku":"F-9303475","price":329.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/OULWhite1Santoku165mm0.jpg?v=1715749396","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/oul-santoku-aogami-super-blue-super-steel-165-mm-6-5-keyaki-handle","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}