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 Hado Sakai Ginsan - Hado Sakai sources blades from the best knife makers in Sakai, and has them sharpened by their resident master-sharpener, Maruyama-san. es.
The Ginsan series is forged by Yamatsuka-san, with the famous Ginsan stainless steel. Ginsan was created to cut like high carbon steel, with none of the maintenance that carbon steel is know for. It's perfect for home cooks who don't want to keep their knives dry, or the professional who needs a more rugged knife. Lightweight, flashy, and perfect for any kind of cook!
Knife Shape | Santoku |
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Blade Length | 180mm |
Blade Height | 44mm |
Spine Thickness at Heel | 2mm |
Weight | 127g |
Steel Type | Ginsan Stainless Steel |
Rockwell Hardness | 60-62 |
Edge/Bevel | Double (50/50) |
Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle, Octagon Cherry wood handle |
Blacksmith | Shogo Yamatsuka |
Maker | Hado Sakai |