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), Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Keyaki Zelkova & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 308mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.8mm
Handle Length: 128mm
Weight: 119g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 62±1HRC