The Kaneshige V-Gold line is our budget-friendly series that delivers a great value without skimping on the cutting ability (just look at thinness at the edge in the 4th photo!).  The thinness of these knives helps you go through dense root vegetables such as squash, large carrots, and sweet potatoes without much wedging.  Just be sure to use gentle cutting pressure and knife techniques that do not involved twisting or aggressive mincing to avoid chipping. As an aesthetic bonus, this blade has beautifully done layered steel look, often referred to as 'Damascus' steel. 

We recommend these blades for any home cooks looking to seriously upgrade cutting ability without breaking the bank. It is also an amazing gift for many folks such as newly wed couples, students moving out, and professional cooks taking on a new venture etc.!

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: Kaneshige 堺金重
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: V-Gold, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 290mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Handle to Tip Length: 172mm
Blade Height: 45.7mm
Thickness: 2mm
Handle Length: 119mm
Weight: 164g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous