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 Santokus come in at around 165mm to 180mm its easy to handle and has a snubbed nose to it.

52100 steel is a high-carbon, chromium-bearing steel known for its excellent wear resistance, toughness, and ability to hold a sharp edge. Originally developed for ball bearings, it has become popular in knife making due to its fine grain structure and strong performance. It offers good hardness and edge retention while being relatively easy to sharpen. However, 52100 is not stainless, meaning it requires proper maintenance to prevent rust and corrosion. It is commonly used in high-performance kitchen knives.

410 stainless steel (410SS) is a hardenable, martensitic stainless steel known for its good corrosion resistance, high strength, and moderate wear resistance. It contains about 11.5–13.5% chromium, providing basic rust protection, though it is less resistant to corrosion than higher-grade stainless steels.

Weight: 181g

Handle Material: Stabilised wood with metal smily face

Handle Length: 140mm (5.5")

Blade Length: 182mm (7.1")

Blade Depth: 50mm

Thickness at spine: 2.2mm

Thickness at tip: 0.3mm

Cutting Edge: Double 50/50

Blade Material: Sanmai, 410 cladding, 52100 coresteel

Hardness (Rockwell scale): 61 - 62