Santoku: A well-rounded knife that can accomplish a lot of cutting tasks. The santoku is the most common knife shape you’ll find in kitchens worldwide, and it excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Think of it as a cross between a Gyuto (chef knife) and Nakiri (veg knife). Generally short in length, 160mm-190mm, the santoku is a superb knife if space is an issue.
- Steel: VG10 Stainless steel
- HRC: 61-62
- Edge Length: 165mm
- Height at heel: 46.3mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2.8mm
- Weight: 133g
- Handle: Wa-Octagonal w/Buffalo Horn Collar
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Hammered Damascus
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Origin: Echizen, Japan
Santoku: A well-rounded knife that can accomplish a lot of cutting tasks. The santoku is the most common knife shape you’ll find in kitchens worldwide, and it excels at slicing, dicing, and mincing. Think of it as a cross between a Gyuto (chef knife) and Nakiri (veg knife). Generally short in length, 160mm-190mm, the santoku is a superb knife if space is an issue.
- Steel: VG10 Stainless steel
- HRC: 61-62
- Edge Length: 165mm
- Height at heel: 46.3mm
- Spine thickness above heel: 2.8mm
- Weight: 133g
- Handle: Wa-Octagonal w/Buffalo Horn Collar
- Shape: Santoku
- Finish: Hammered Damascus
- Blacksmith: Yu Kurosaki
- Origin: Echizen, Japan