Santoku: One of the most common knives found in the Japanese household, the santoku can be used for many different prep tasks. The word santoku means three problems: slice, dice, or mince. This knife is truly a workhorse. Generally slightly shorter in length than a gyuto, they are quite handy for smaller work areas.
- Steel: SLD Semi Stainless
- HRC: 60:62
- Length: 170mm
- Height at heel: 42mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2mm
- Weight: 130g
- Handle: Charcoal Rubbed Chestnut w/steel Bolster
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Migaki
- Blacksmith: Tadafusa Hamono
- Place of Origin: Sanjo, Niigata
Santoku: One of the most common knives found in the Japanese household, the santoku can be used for many different prep tasks. The word santoku means three problems: slice, dice, or mince. This knife is truly a workhorse. Generally slightly shorter in length than a gyuto, they are quite handy for smaller work areas.
- Steel: SLD Semi Stainless
- HRC: 60:62
- Length: 170mm
- Height at heel: 42mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2mm
- Weight: 130g
- Handle: Charcoal Rubbed Chestnut w/steel Bolster
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Migaki
- Blacksmith: Tadafusa Hamono
- Place of Origin: Sanjo, Niigata