The Futana series is a great series for anyone getting into Japanese kitchen knives for elegant aesthetics and beautifully finished wooden handles. The S3 line features a fully stainless blade for ease of maintenance, whereas the SB line boasts Blue Super carbon steel that will hold an incredible edge for a long while (one must keep clean and dry it often to prevent it from rusting, however).

We highly recommend the Futana blades as gifts for culinary students, professional cooks, young professionals moving into their first apartment, newlyweds, and more!

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 ひとひら 
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan), Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Walnut & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 62±1HRC