Please note: this knife now ships with a new rosewood and black pakka wood handle. Trust the photos shown on this listing.
The santoku is a well-established Japanese knife style in the western market, prized for its handy size and gyuto-like versatility. The sheep foot blade profile suits chopping and push cutting techniques rather than rocking - rocking is still possible, but not the optimal technique for this shape. At only about 165mm, or 6.5 inches, this size appeals to cooks who find a full-size gyuto too unwieldy for everyday work.
G3 stainless steel, also known as Ginsan, was developed by Hitachi Metals to function much like high-carbon steel while requiring far less upkeep than its carbon siblings. The composition is genuinely pure compared to most alloys, made of just iron, carbon, and chromium, giving it a real ability to take a fine edge and sharpen with ease. The overall fit and finish belie the price point, and the hand-chiseled kanji characters paired with the good-looking, good-feeling handle make for a classic, classy total package.
Care Instructions: G3 (Ginsan) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between full sharpenings.
The santoku is a well-established Japanese knife style in the western market, prized for its handy size and gyuto-like versatility. The sheep foot blade profile suits chopping and push cutting techniques rather than rocking - rocking is still possible, but not the optimal technique for this shape. At only about 165mm, or 6.5 inches, this size appeals to cooks who find a full-size gyuto too unwieldy for everyday work.
G3 stainless steel, also known as Ginsan, was developed by Hitachi Metals to function much like high-carbon steel while requiring far less upkeep than its carbon siblings. The composition is genuinely pure compared to most alloys, made of just iron, carbon, and chromium, giving it a real ability to take a fine edge and sharpen with ease. The overall fit and finish belie the price point, and the hand-chiseled kanji characters paired with the good-looking, good-feeling handle make for a classic, classy total package.
Care Instructions: G3 (Ginsan) is a stainless steel - low maintenance and resistant to corrosion. Hand wash and dry after each use. Avoid the dishwasher, bones, and frozen foods. Sharpen on quality water stones and strop regularly between full sharpenings.
- Maker: Tsunehisa
- Location: Tosa, Japan
- Edge Steel: G3 (Ginsan) Stainless Steel
- Finish: Migaki (Polished)
- Handle: Rosewood Oval
- Ferrule: Black Pakka Wood (New - Trust Photos)
- Weight: 5.0 oz
- Blade Length: 165 mm
- Total Length: 305 mm
- Spine Thickness at Base: 2.83 mm
- Blade Height: 46.73 mm
