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.
KNIFE SPECS:
**PLEASE NOTE MEASUREMENTS ON TAKEDA'S KNIVES WILL VARY**
- Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Carbon) Clad in Stainless
- HRC: 63~64
- Length: 170mm
- Height at heel: 56mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2mm
- Weight: 111g
- Handle: Octagonal Rosewood w/pakka-wood collar
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda
- Place of Origin: Niimi, Japan
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.
KNIFE SPECS:
**PLEASE NOTE MEASUREMENTS ON TAKEDA'S KNIVES WILL VARY**
- Steel: Aogami Super (Blue Carbon) Clad in Stainless
- HRC: 63~64
- Length: 170mm
- Height at heel: 56mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2mm
- Weight: 111g
- Handle: Octagonal Rosewood w/pakka-wood collar
- Edge/Bevel: 50/50
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Kurouchi
- Blacksmith: Shosui Takeda
- Place of Origin: Niimi, Japan