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: Tosa-Kochi/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan), Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Cherry Wood & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 317mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Handle to Tip Length: 182mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 1.6mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 120g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 62±1HRC