ABOUT THE HANDLES

EDIT JAPAN is a company from Saitama, Japan that aims to "re-edit the charm of Japan with a contemporary sensibility." With their indigo-dyed handles and sayas, they deliver just that, without compromising their philosophy of balancing function and beauty. Their application of the dye presents a beautiful contrast with gradients seamlessly transitioning from darker tones to lighter tones. And because this is a natural process, each handle and saya has its own unique look.

The benefits of indigo aside from aesthetics is that it has anti-bacterial and deodorizing properties that will prevent the handles and says from going rancid. Each piece has also been reinforced with waterproof coating to preserve the colour. 

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: Nigara Hamono 
Producing Area: Aomori/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: SPG STRIX, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Indigo-Dyed Cypress & Hinoki Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 320mm
Edge Length: 165mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 50.81mm
Thickness: 1.77mm
Handle Length: 140mm
Weight: 129g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Comes with a saya.