Thornwood Forge Kurouchi Santoku 160mm
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Santoku – The Japanese All-Rounder
The santoku is Japan’s most popular all-purpose kitchen knife. Its name means “three virtues,” referring to its ability to handle meat, fish and vegetables with equal ease. With a shorter, taller profile than a Western chef’s knife, it offers precision, control and everyday versatility. The flat edge excels at push-cutting and chopping, while the wide blade makes scooping and transferring ingredients effortless.
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Kurouchi – Rustic Blacksmith’s Finish
Kurouchi is the dark, textured finish left on the blade after forging. It provides a degree of protection against oxidation while giving each knife a rugged, hand-forged character.
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Thornwood Forge –
Nestled in the heart of Hinton St George, surrounded by rich English woodland. Thornwood Forge converted an old stable into a fully functioning workshop and sparked life into their forge. Their purpose is to deliver exceptional, British handcrafted tools designed to endure generations of use connecting people with the natural world.
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52100 Carbon Steel — Sheffield Made
52100 is a high-performance carbon steel with deep roots in Sheffield’s steelmaking heritage. Originally developed for precision bearings, it has become highly regarded in knife making for its fine grain structure, excellent toughness, and ability to take an exceptionally sharp edge.
Known for its balance of edge retention and durability, 52100 sharpens easily and responds beautifully on the stones — making it a favourite among makers and sharpeners alike. As a true carbon steel, it will develop a natural patina over time, adding character while offering a degree of surface protection.
A dependable, performance-driven steel that reflects Sheffield’s long tradition of practical, working blades built to be used.
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Steel Care
• Hand wash only — never use a dishwasher
• Dry immediately and thoroughly to prevent rust
• Use wooden or soft plastic cutting boards
• Store safely: magnetic rack, block or saya
• Sharpen regularly with whetstones
• Carbon steel naturally forms a protective patina
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Specifications
• Blade shape: Santoku
• Maker: Thornwood Forge
• Blade construction: Monosteel
• Steel: 52100 Sheffield made high carbon steel
• Handle: English Oak with Milk Paint
• Total length: 290mm
• Blade length: 155mm
• Blade height: 49mm
• Weight: 96g
• Blade finish: Kurouchi
• Edge grind: 50/50
• Thickness behind the edge: 0.33.mm
• Spine thickness at heel: 1.90mm
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Age Restriction
You must be 18 or over to purchase this knife. By placing an order, you confirm that you meet the legal age requirement. Community Cutlery may request age verification and withhold delivery if suitable proof is not provided.
We ship Tuesday to Saturday using Royal Mail Tracked 24.
All knives ship via an age verified service in accordance with The Offensive Weapons Act 2019, which will mean the postie will need you to be in to receive the delivery & to check your ID if you look under 25.
The law also requires us to carry out a soft age check of the purchaser after checkout, this is done by an automated system that usually doesn't require your input, although we will need to contact you for proof of age if you fail, which can sometimes happen if you use a work address.
of Community Cutlery as a home for enthusiasts, for people who love the ritual of food preparation and who have realised the charm in doing it with quality tools, with items that are as pleasing on the eye as they are practical in the hand.
