These are the last of the NM line which is made from hand forged VG-1 stainless steel. NM refers to the first two letters of the two makers responsible for the blade. The steel feels incredibly finely grained, no doubt thanks to the hand-forging, and we found that it offers great edge at around #1000 - #3000, with maximum edge retention.

It features very slightly hollow ground bevels, making these knives extremely thin behind the edge, yet they maintain good thickness on the spine for stability. We recommend these knives for both experienced users and beginners with practicality and performance in mind.

Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for small kitchens 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.

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Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-1, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Imitation Mahogany & Pakka Ferrule Western
Total Length: 294mm
Edge Length: 167mm
Handle to Tip Length: 172mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 2.8mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 145g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 61±1HRC