The STK line has got so much going for it; full stainless steel for ease of maintenance, both Damascus AND hammered finish as well as a beautiful dark wood handle. The edge is thin enough to not wedge terribly on hard root vegetables such as sweet potatoes, but more durable than some of our more performance-focused blades such as T10 Tsuchime series. 

We recommend the STK line for cooks looking for a balanced, easy-to-care-for blades with both performance and aesthetics in mind. 

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: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 165mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG-10, Stainless Damascus Clad
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Oval
Total Length: 306mm
Edge Length: 165mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 132g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous