The Futana series is a great series for anyone getting into Japanese kitchen knives for elegant aesthetics and beautifully finished wooden handles.

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: Carbon Steel
Steel: Alleima 19C27, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Walnut & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 60±1HRC