Featuring an excellent handle feel, convex edge, and san mai construction, the Hitohira Kuma makes for a very appealing and usable line of knives. Using Blue #2 carbon steel at its cutting edge, these knives boast a great edge life and make for fun sharpening jobs. The Kuma line is built to last, and you'll enjoy using them along the way.

Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for small kitchens 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: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Seki-Gifu/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 180mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki Blue (Aogami) #2, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 300mm
Edge Length: 180mm
Handle to Tip Length: 180mm
Blade Height: 46mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 118mm
Weight: 165g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 59±1HRC