Santoku translates as '3 uses' - mincing, dicing and chopping and is a great all-purpose knife, it will handle most jobs in the kitchen and is probably the most popular knife shape we sell.
Technical details
- Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 296mm (Blade + Handle)
- Blade width: 1.83mm (Measured where blade enters handle)
- Blade height: 47mm Heel to spine
- Total weight: 138 grams
- Steel Type - Cladding: Stainless
- Steel Type - Cutting edge: VG10
- Left or Right handed: Either
- Hardness: 60 HRC
- Handle style: Western
Our aim is to measure everything as accurately as possible but some specifications (such as hardness for example) are provided by the manufacturer and therefore should be used as a guide only.
Blacksmith Profile
Masutani
Made in Echizen, Masutani san's experience dates back many years both as a blacksmith and an excellent knife sharpener and his own ranges of knives combine elegant good looks and sharpness at a price point that is almost unbeatable for what they deliver.
What you get
Each knife comes with a card presentation/storage box although we'd always recommend showing off your knife on a rack or block.Questions & Answers
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