Santoku 210mm "Denty" KU Bog Oak & Stainless

The simple fact that we discuss fit and finish when we discuss the quality of a knife makers work should tell you that many knives on the market are falling short or potentially still fall into the development phase in terms of their design and production. This is true of Japanese artisan producers and Western makers equally. Details like the gaps that are often found where the tang enters the handle, the joinery between the ferrule or the bolster and the body of the handle, how straight, square, and true the blade is and perhaps most important the consistency of the grind/bevel.

The work of Benjamin Kamon barely requires a discussion on the topic of fit and finish. Whether you appreciate his designs from an aesthetic point of view or not, the details that count, the fit and finish is nearing perfection. Like the work of a Swiss watchmaker, you will struggle to find fault in anything the Austrian master creates.

This 210mm Santoku features Benjamin’s iconic hybrid Santoku/K-Tip profile, extra tall 58mm+ blade height and aggressive distal taper. The primary bevel is ground convex, however the clean, texture free area towards the tip features a walkschliff style grind, giving the knife a touch of extra performance at the thinner end of the knife.

A “Denty” Kurouchi finish, and a touch of blue/purple tempered steel completes the blade. The handle on this knife is a classic Bog Oak, Rokkaku Hanmaru with beautifully faceted “Torpedo” end caps. Removable for easy maintenance the handle is another signature design element found on Benjamin’s work, which is full of iconic features that set Kamon knives apart from almost everything else found on the market.

The knife, already packed with great features, amazing design and perfect fit and finish also features a Kamon Knives custom saya to protect that epic, sharp edge.