Shape | Santoku |
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Blade Length | 180 mm |
Blade Height | 48 mm |
Blade Thickness Above Heel | 2.2 mm |
Weight | 128 g |
Steel Type |
HAP40 High Speed Powder Semi-Stainless Steel
with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rust Prone ⓘ This knife can rust, click to learn more.
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Rockwell Hardness | 65–67 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
Knife Line | Hatsukokoro Hayabusa HAP40 |
Made in | Seki, Gifu, Japan |
Brand | Hatsukokoro |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
About the Shape - This is also a multi purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.
About Hatsukokoro Hayabusa - This unique line of knives is made by a number of talented knife makers, including San-Etsu hamono in Seki. The HAP40 line is simple, slick and just works like a charm. HAP40 high speed powder steel, which can attain a Rockwell Hardness of 67+. In layman’s terms, it’s insanely hard steel that gets wicked sharp and holds an edge like nothing else.