About the Shape - Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The three virtues are meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, dicing and mincing depending on your interpretation. This means that the Santoku is an all-around knife, suitable for the amateur home cook and the professional chef alike. The heigh means good clearance for big hands, while the relatively short blade can be wielded by anyone.
About the Maker - Ikeda-san has been learning from Anryu-san since 2007 in the legendary knife-making area known as Takefu Knife Village. In January of 2021, Anryu-san passed the reigns on Anryu-hamono to his nephew Ikeda-san. For years Ikeda-san has been forging the majority of Anryu knives, and we are excited to see how he drives the company forward into the future.
Ikeda-san uses a coke fire, as his master Anryu-san has trained him, and he loves to make Damascus steel-style blades. It’s a fun way for blacksmiths to show off their talents.
| Knife Shape | Santoku |
|---|---|
| Blade Length | 165mm |
| Blade Height | mm |
| Blade Thickness | mm |
| Blade Weight | g |
| Steel Type | #2 Aogami (Blue Carbon) with Stainless Steel cladding |
| Rockwell Hardness | 61:63 |
| Handle Shape | Wa (Japanese) Handle, Oval |
| Handle Material | Rosewood with black Pakka collar |
| Blacksmith/Maker | Takumi Ikeda |
