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Tsunehisa Santoku VG-1 180mm (7.1″) [Rosewood-Cedar]

Original price was: $165.00.Current price is: $95.99.

SKU: C2HHC 6959703490648 Categories: Japanese Knives, Santoku [Multi-purpose] Tags: _knife, Add gift wrapping, Blade finish_migaki, Blade profile_hamaguri, Blade shape_santoku, Geometry_double bevel, Handle material_rosewood, Handle type_Japanese Wa Handle, Lamination_monosteel, Saya_plastic_medium, Saya_wood_santoku180, Size_180 mm, Steel type_stainless steel, Steel_VG-1, Use for_multi-purpose

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We are very happy to be able to introduce this new line to Japanese knives aficionados across the world! The minimalism and subtlety of design is what first drew us to this collection made in Tsunehisa smithy.

Santoku knife is a versatile kitchen knife that will shine through all kinds of chopping and cutting on the kitchen board. Meat lovers will only miss a little bit of length with larger pieces of meat. Did you know that the word santoku means “knife of three virtues” in Japanese? The word san is number three, meaning that it can be used to prepare vegetables, fish, and meat.

This 180mm (7.1”) Santoku’s blade, at just 2.3mm (0.09”), is among the thinnest we have in our range. The knife has an immaculate “out of the box” sharpness, laser-thin spine of the blade, good balance and offers a lightweight feeling while in use.

VG-1 steel is synonymous with efficiency and durability and is extremely easy to maintain as the blade is completely stainless. Unlike other knives, this knife is not laminated and is made entirely of one steel, being of so-called “monosteel” construction.

The blade is minimalistic with a polished surface and an engraved signature by the master on the right side. The handle (traditional Japanese Wa) is oval and smooth, with no discernible transition between the walnut and maple wood. It’s suitable for both left- and right-handed users.

Where the blade meets the handle, you may notice a special feature called Machi spacing. This is a small gap between the lower part of the blade and the handle, which can be seen mostly in Yanagiba knives. It is a feature that pays tribute to Japanese swords and is typical mostly in the work of blacksmiths located in and around the Tokyo area. So don’t worry, it is not a flaw in assembly of the blade and the handle, but rather a homage to Japanese forging tradition that could be displayed on a magnet right there on your kitchen wall. 🙂

Suitable for first-time buyers of a Japanese kitchen knife. It can also serve as a wonderful gift!