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
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG5, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 295mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Handle to Tip Length: 175mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.1mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 120g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous