Knife Type: Santoku
The Santoku knife is known for its high frequency of use in the kitchen and is often referred to as an all-purpose knife, capable of handling most kitchen tasks without the worry of a pointed tip.

Crafted with precision by the renowned young Japanese bladesmith Satoshi Nakagawa, this Santoku knife is produced under the brand Hatsukokoro (初心).

Construction: Three-layered structure (sanmai), with a core steel of Silver 3 steel, offering a hardness of around 61 HRC, excellent edge retention, and good resistance to rust. It is a highly suitable knife for household use.
Edge Type: Double bevel edge, suitable for both left and right-handed users
Blade Length: 180mm (actual 168mm)
Blade Width: 48mm
Thickness: Tapering from 3.3mm to 2.1mm
Weight: 178g
Handle: Black ebony handle with a wrapped cow horn bolster
Notes:

The blade is relatively thin and not suitable for cutting frozen meat or bones.
Even though it is made of high carbon stainless steel, prolonged exposure to moisture may lead to surface rust. It is advisable to promptly dry the knife after use to maintain dryness.
Due to long shipping distances, we conduct thorough inspections before dispatch. If you have any concerns upon receipt, please communicate with us promptly.
Slight dimensional variations are normal due to batch, forging, and manual measurement reasons.