Yahiko brings G3 stainless steel together with a tsuchime hammered finish and a nickel Damascus treatment, giving this blade a rugged, dimpled texture in place of a mirror polish. The hammered surface is not just visual; the texture helps reduce food sticking to the blade face during prep, a practical benefit alongside the distinct look. Engraved detailing sits near the handle collar on both sides of the blade.
The santoku is a true all-purpose shape, equally capable across vegetables, proteins, and general prep, making it a natural choice for a single knife that needs to handle most of what happens on the cutting board. At 165mm, it stays maneuverable for smaller hands or tighter cutting boards while still offering enough blade to work through larger ingredients.
The handle is a traditional wa handle in walnut, paired with a pakka wood ferrule--a straightforward, classic combination that keeps the visual focus on the hammered blade.
Care Instructions: G3 is a stainless steel, so it is more forgiving day-to-day than a reactive carbon blade, but hand washing and drying promptly after use is still recommended to protect the finish and the wa handle. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards, keep the edge away from bones, frozen foods, and hard materials, and sharpen on quality water stones as needed.Maker: Yahiko
Location: Japan
Edge Steel: G3 Stainless Steel
Finish: Tsuchime Hammered with Nickel Damascus
Handle: Octagonal Walnut
Ferrule: Pakka Wood
HRC: 61-62
Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Blade Length: 169 mm
Total Length: 319 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
The santoku is a true all-purpose shape, equally capable across vegetables, proteins, and general prep, making it a natural choice for a single knife that needs to handle most of what happens on the cutting board. At 165mm, it stays maneuverable for smaller hands or tighter cutting boards while still offering enough blade to work through larger ingredients.
The handle is a traditional wa handle in walnut, paired with a pakka wood ferrule--a straightforward, classic combination that keeps the visual focus on the hammered blade.
Care Instructions: G3 is a stainless steel, so it is more forgiving day-to-day than a reactive carbon blade, but hand washing and drying promptly after use is still recommended to protect the finish and the wa handle. Avoid the dishwasher. Use wood or rubber cutting boards, keep the edge away from bones, frozen foods, and hard materials, and sharpen on quality water stones as needed.
