Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size.

Brand: Hitohira
Producing Area: Sanjo-Niigata/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Wenge & Oak Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 310mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 3mm
Handle Length: 131mm
Weight: 137g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous