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Myojin Riki  |  SKU: MJ-COSP-ST180-EB

Myojin Cobalt Special COSP Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle

$369.95

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Last Update: 2024-12-29T01:01:40Z

Detailed Specifications
Line Myojin Cobalt Special COSP
Profile Santoku
Bevel Type Double Bevel
Weight 149 g        5.26 oz
Edge Length 172 mm   .6.77 inch
Heel Height 47 mm     .1.85 inch
Width @ Spine 2.1 mm     0.08 inch
Width @ Mid 2.1 mm     0.08 inch
Width @ 1cm from Tip 0.9 mm     0.04 inch
Steel Blue 2 / Aogami #2 | Carbon
Blade Construction Sanmai - Stainless Clad
Hardness (HRC) 61 - 63
Surface Finish Migaki
Handle Octagonal Ebony with Black Horn Ferrule
Region Tosa
Best for
  • First-timers
  • Pro chefs
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    • Free shipping for knives over AU$200 Australia wide.
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    The Cobalt Special (COSP) knives from Myojin Riki feature blades crafted from Cobalt Special steel, a high-end Japanese stainless steel known for superior edge retention, sharpness, and corrosion resistance. Enriched with carbon and chromium, it offers excellent durability. The addition of cobalt, molybdenum, and vanadium enhances its hardness, making it ideal for everyday use.

    Pros Cons
  • Easy to look after
  • Excellent fit and finish
  • Thin behind the edge
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  • More sharpening needed
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    Care Instruction
    1. Don't cut hard things! Japanese knives are brittle so bone hacking is a NO NO!
    2. Wash with neutral detergent after use, and wipe dry;
    3. Please don't wash knife with dishwasher, it will damage the wood handle;
    4. Be careful not to leave the knife close to a heat source for a long time;
    5. It is a lot more dangerous to cut with a blunt knife than a sharp knife!
    6. It is best to sharpen a Japanese knife regularly on a waterstone.
    7. Oil the (carbon) knife if storing for an extended period of time to prevent rust.

    Myojin Riki

    The Myojin Riki Manufacturing, established by a founder who mastered his skills in Osaka, the heartland of blade-making, has been operational for over 80 years. Specializing in knives made from steel and iron, they've recently focused on stainless steel knives, valued for their light weight, resistance to rust, and exceptional sharpness. These knives are popular among both professionals and general consumers, partly due to their application of the "stacked steel pattern" traditionally found in swords. The second generation continues to innovate, customizing products to meet users' needs, while also contributing to cultural preservation through their involvement with local traditional performances and blade repairs.

    • Profile: Santoku

      The Santoku knife, embodying the meaning "three uses," is a cornerstone in Japanese kitchens, adept at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Esteemed for its versatility, it features a blade length typically between 15cm and 20cm (6 to 8 inches), catering to a wide array of culinary tasks. Distinguished by its less pointy tip compared to the Gyuto, the Santoku boasts a unique profile that contributes to its functionality and popularity. Its design is tailored to provide ease and efficiency in preparation, also because of its less aggressive prrofile, making it a preferred choice for home cooks.

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    • Steel: Blue 2 / Aogami #2

      Blue Steel No.2, also recognized as Aogami No.2, is a distinguished high carbon steel produced by Hitachi Metals Ltd, enhanced by the addition of chromium and tungsten to the base of White Steel No.2. This modification brings about an improvement in toughness and the creation of hard carbide molecules, which significantly boost edge retention. Although its sharpness is comparable to that of White Steel No.2, Blue Steel No.2 offers a slight advantage in maintaining its edge.

      Widely favored for its versatility, Aogami No.2 is celebrated for its ease of sharpening and robust resistance to chipping, making it an ideal choice for those new to Aogami steel knives. Containing 1.0–1.2% carbon and achieving a typical hardness of 62–63 HRC on the Rockwell scale, it stands as the benchmark in evaluating Aogami steel cutlery.

      Manufacturer:

      • Hitachi Special Steel, Japan

      Nature: Carbon

      Hardness: 61- 63

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    • Construction: Sanmai - Stainless Clad

      Sanmai(Three-Piece) is a common construction for double bevel knives where two pieces of softer cladding steel are forgewelded to each side of a harder core steel. The harder but more brittle core steel will form the hard cutting edge after heat treating, and the softer cladding will support the core to increase the overall strength of the blade.

      The soft cladding enables the thinning process to be a lot easier than a honyaki or monosteel construction. And in the case where the cladding steel are stainless in nature, it can offer protection for the carbon or semi-stainless cores against rusting and discoluoring.

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    • Finish: Migaki

      "Migaki" means "polished" or "shined" in Japanese, The term "Migaki finish" in the context of Japanese kitchen knives indeed does not exclusively refer to a mirror polish but encompasses a broader range of polished finishes that can vary from semi-gloss to a more refined, subtle sheen, rather than a highly reflective surface. The primary goal of a Migaki finish is to enhance the knife's functionality and aesthetic appeal, focusing on a smooth finish that improves resistance to corrosion and minimizes drag during cutting, rather than achieving a purely mirror-like appearance.

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    • Handle Specs

      Profile: Octagonal WA

      Material:

      • Ebony
      • Black Buffalo Horn

      Standard octagonal section and profile handle made with black ebony, with a black buffalo horn ferrule.

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    Myojin Riki

    Myojin Cobalt Special COSP Santoku 180mm Ebony Handle

    $369.95

    Measurements 

    180 mm
    Weight 129 g
    Total Length 318 mm
    Tip to Heel Length 172 mm
    Blade Height at Heel 47 mm
    Width of Spine Above Heel 2.1 mm
    Width of Spine at Middle of Blade 2.1 mm
    Width of Spine at about 1 cm from tip 0.9 mm


     Another quality offering from Myojin. The Cobalt Special Steel line is practically idential to the more expensive SG2 line: same grind, same profile, and the equally excellent performance. The Cobalt Special steel from Takeful Special Steel is an excellent alternative to the state-of-the-art VG10 steel, offering great wear resistance and edge retention. 

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    Naohito Myojin (明神 直人) is a young sharpener based in Kochi prefecture. While his workshop Myojin Riki Seisakusho is probably not as famous as the established brands from Sakai and Echizen, he is the sharpener behind some of the very famous knife lines in the industry; noteabley the Tetsujin brand and the 'Fujiyama' line by Konosuke. 

    Naohito Myojin Sharpening

    I think 'refined' is the best word to describe Naohito's work: while featuring proven cutting performance, his knife has some of the best finishes out there. The spine is nicely chamfered, choil is well polished. By engraving his name Naohito on to the knivves, you can tell that he must be really proud of his work, and I trust you will enjoy his knife as well. 


    Naohito Myojin Portrait

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