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: Nigara 
Producing Area: Aomori/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 185mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: VG XEOS, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Ebony & Buffalo Horn Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 317mm
Edge Length: 174mm
Handle to Tip Length: 187mm
Blade Height: 50mm
Thickness: 2mm
Handle Length: 130mm
Weight: 171g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous