Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku
Tadafusa

Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku

£130.00

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£130.00

A wonderful all rounder, the santoku has a thin overall profile and minimal taper giving excellent food release and a smooth and comfortable handle make it an easy choice for both home and professional kitchens.

 
Product Code: TADA-004

About this range

First Impressions

An elegant mix of subtle blade and an understated but stylish chestnut handle, the Hocho Kobo collection is one of Tadafusa's most popular lines in both home and professional kitchens. 

Beauty

Contemporary looks and a top class migaki hairline finish particularly for this price point. With the simple Tadafusa logo on the blade, there's no doubt these are great looking knives you'll want to show off.

In Hand

Well balanced and with a very comfortable handle, the Hocho Kobo is a joy to use in all sizes and profiles.

Across the range, we find they're deceptively light in hand - with the integrated bolster you might expect them to feel a little heavier but these knives are remarkably light and nimble. 

Durability

SLD is a high performance steel which offers a carbon like level of edge retention and performance combined with the ease of care of a very stain resistant steel so the 61HRC treated steel is a great combination of durability and edge retention.

Ease of Care

As a semi-stainless steel, SLD is perhaps as close to being stainless as you can get so caring for it is pretty straightforward if you just follow the normal care instructions for any Japanese knife.

It's also very easy to maintain and sharpen in comparison to its similarly hard and high performance carbon steel counterparts.

Our Verdict

Outstanding knives offering a top notch fit and finish at a price point that makes them a very affordable option for both home and professional kitchens. 

Definitely to one to consider in almost any situation. 

Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku - product quick view

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Knife Measurements - Tadafusa Hocho Kobo Santoku

  • Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
  • Total Length: 301mm (Blade tip to handle end)
  • Blade Height: 43.1mm (Heel to spine)
  • Blade Thickness: 2.06mm (Spine width above the heel) 1.90mm (Measured halfway along spine) 1.13mm (Measured 15mm from tip)
  • Total Weight: 128 grams

Range Specifications

Our aim is to measure and photograph our products as accurately as possible but due to many items being handmade, finished or using natural materials, there can be minor variance in measurements and things such as blade or wood finishes can vary. We will always endeavour to provide the most accurate measurements, photos and descriptions of our products.

Some measurements such as HRC are provided by manufacturers and should therefore be used as a guide.

Sayas, guards and knife protection

Protection & care for this knife

We recommend the magnolia santoku saya or a santoku size (22x5cm) blade guard for this knife.

Saya & Guards Knife Racks & Storage Sharpening & Blade Care

Meet the maker

Tadafusa

Founded by Sone Torasaburo in Sanjo City in 1948, Tadafusa knives are made using traditional processes and steels and have an excellent reputation for attention to detail and quality finishes.

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