{"product_id":"shinka-ao2-kurouchi-skull-custom-santoku-165mm","title":"Shinka AO2 Kurouchi Skull Custom Santoku 165mm","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSPECIFICATIONS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKnife Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Santoku\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSteel Type: \u003c\/strong\u003eCarbon Steel\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Aogami Blue #2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Finish:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Kurouchi\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Hardness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 61HRC (+\/-1)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Double\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHandle:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Olive Wood with Epoxy Tip (Skull Inside)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 165\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003emm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeel Height:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 45mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 3.70mm tapered to 1.65mm\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 134\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan\u003eg\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\" data-end=\"712\" data-start=\"0\"\u003eThe Shinka series is shaped by tradition, refined through generations, and brought forward with purpose. Hand-forged in Japan from Aogami Blue #2 carbon steel, it delivers the kind of edge that feels immediate and alive on the cutting board. Hardened to approximately 61 HRC (+\/-1), it strikes an ideal balance between edge retention and ease of sharpening, offering outstanding cutting performance while preserving the forged, rustic character that defines traditional Japanese blades. The dark kurouchi finish remains raw and honest—a visible reminder of the blacksmith's work on every knife. It's made for those who appreciate authentic handmade craftsmanship without venturing into inflated price points.\u003cspan class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\" aria-hidden=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1154\" data-start=\"714\"\u003eEach blade is hand-forged exclusively for our shop in Tosa by a fourth-generation workshop whose roots date back to 1920. What began with traditional agricultural tools has evolved into a dedicated pursuit of exceptional kitchen knives, where geometry, taper, and balance are refined with purpose rather than excess. The result is a blade that moves effortlessly through ingredients, delivering precision, control, and everyday versatility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1709\" data-start=\"1156\"\u003eThis particular knife is truly one of one. Here at Kakushin, we hand-assembled the blade with a custom olive wood handle featuring a translucent blue epoxy tip that suspends a skull within the resin. The warm, natural grain of the olive wood contrasts beautifully against the crystal-blue epoxy, while the hidden skull appears to float inside, revealing new details as light passes through it. It's a subtle but captivating detail that transforms an already beautiful knife into something deeply personal and impossible to duplicate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-is-only-node=\"\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-end=\"2162\" data-start=\"1711\"\u003eNo two pieces of olive wood ever share the same grain, and every epoxy pour develops its own movement and character. Combined with the hand-placed decorative element, this exact configuration can never be recreated. The result is more than simply a custom handle—it's a true 1-of-1 creation, blending traditional Japanese craftsmanship with contemporary custom artistry into a knife that is equally at home in the kitchen or a collector's display.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Assembled in Canada 🍁","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51586497380585,"sku":null,"price":380.0,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0261\/4368\/6711\/files\/SkullBunka.png?v=1785103010","url":"https:\/\/kakushin.ca\/products\/shinka-ao2-kurouchi-skull-custom-santoku-165mm","provider":"Kakushin","version":"1.0","type":"link"}