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: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Semi Stainless Steel
Steel: V-Gin1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 284mm
Edge Length: 162mm
Handle to Tip Length: 166mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 2mm
Handle Length: 116mm
Weight: 159g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous