The Santoku is the most popular knife in the Japanese home and considered to be an all rounder in the kitchen. The meaning of Santoku is the “three virtues” in Japanese and is a reference to its multi purpose and versatility. It can be used to prepare fish, chicken and most fruits and vegetables but is too small for large food items like watermelons and bigger cuts of meat. The Santoku is great as an alternative if you have a larger chef’s knife as most Santoku come in at around 165mm to 180mm its easy to handle and has a snubbed nose to it.

Forged from premium SLD semi-stainless steel, it offers exceptional edge retention, toughness, and ease of maintenance. With its hearty forged grind, refined taper, and perfectly balanced profile, the Yorokobi glides effortlessly through ingredients, making it a true extension of the chef’s hand. A shining example of Japanese craftsmanship, it brings both function and refinement to any kitchen.

The finish shows a rough feeling rustic kurouchi finish with signature forged "blast" pattern throughout which is very eye-catching, a great addition to those collectors looking for something unique. Hatsukokoro are know for working with many talented blacksmiths and workshops to bring us some fantastic limited pieced as well as those more affordable loved ranges.

Weight: 177g

Handle Material: Grey stabilised maple burl with white spacer

Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")

Blade Length: 168mm (6.61")

Blade Depth: 50mm

Thickness at spine: 3.1mm

Thickness at tip: 0.6mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: SLD core steel with stainless steel cladding

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 62