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: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) Super, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ebony Octagonal
Total Length: 320mm 
Edge Length: 183mm 
Handle to Tip Length: 192mm 
Blade Height: 62mm 
Thickness: 1.9mm 
Handle Length: 130mm 
Weight: 145g 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous