The excellent craft, fit and finish on this knife combine to make a highly versatile santoku ideal for those seeking a classy and easy to care for daily driver.
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Product details
- Blade Length: 172mm (Measurement of the cutting edge)
- Total Length: 313mm (Blade tip to handle end)
- Blade Height: 45.2mm (Heel to spine)
- Blade Thickness: 2.56mm (Spine width above the heel)
- Total Weight: 129 grams
- Core Steel: Silver 3
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Care tip – Stainless Steel
This knife is made from a stain resistant steel and so is a great choice for ease of care and it won't react with your ingredients like a carbon steel knife.
- Cladding Steel: Stainless
- Hardness: Approximately 62-63 (HRC)
- Handle Style: Japanese
- Handle Material: Ho wood with black buffalo horn bolster
- Left or Right handed: Either (Double Bevel)
Product SKU: KIKU-002
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.
Protection & care for this knife
The magnolia and black sand santoku saya and santoku size (22x5cm) blade guards all fit this knife.
Meet the maker
Sakai Kikumori
Founded in Sakai City in 1926, Sakai Kikumori are well regarded for their high quality knives and draw on the area's more than 600 year history of knife and blade making.
