Wakui blades are one of our favourite knives because the quality you get for the price is very hard to beat. They are well balanced in the hand and feel durable because of the robust spine. The bevels are ground thin and very flat, making this a high performing blade. White #2 carbon steel is easy to sharpen, can take on a very sharp edge, and hold it for a long time. The core steel will oxidize and patina beautifully during use, whilst being easy to maintain thanks to the attractive stainless Nashiji cladding. We encourage those searching for their first carbon steel Japanese knife to look no further and discover Wakui.

**Please note, that the handle installation on Wakui knives is done by a traditional tang "burn-in". These handles can become loose due to dish washing, soaking in water for long periods of time, and/or exposure to high heat.

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: Toshihiro Wakui 聡宏 
Blacksmith: Toshihiro Wakui 涌井 聡宏
Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: White (Shirogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Magnolia Octagonal
Total Length: 323mm
Edge Length: 182mm
Handle to Tip Length: 200mm
Blade Height: 52mm
Thickness: 3.1mm
Handle Length: 126mm
Weight: 156g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous