These knives are a rarity and a real treat when we get them. Constructed from a single piece (“zenkou”) of VG-10 stainless steel, these knives sport an extremely fine surface finish and a convex grind with a right hand bias. VG-10 steel is resistant to rust and corrosion, and the thinness behind the edge and convex geometry helps blaze through the densest ingredients with ease. These blades are very easy and rewarding to sharpen, capable of taking on a blistering edge quite quickly.

Cooks in busy kitchen lines looking for a high performance stainless steel blade will appreciate these as much as home cooks will, particularly those working with a lot of liquid and acidic ingredients. Alternatively, these make fantastic gifts for loved ones and those close to you.

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 
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono VG-10
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 297mm
Edge Length: 175mm
Handle to Tip Length: 177mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 122mm
Weight: 149g
Hand Orientation: Right-Handed
Hardness: 60±0.5HRC