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: Sakai Kikumori
Producing Area: Sakai-Osaka/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: Mono AUS-8
Handle: Rosewood & Pakka Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 322mm
Edge Length: 172mm
Handle to Tip Length: 187mm
Blade Height: 49mm
Thickness: 2.2mm
Handle Length: 135mm
Weight: 136g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: ~61HRC