Santoku knife made on Tanegashima, an island in southern Japan.
This island is known as the place where firearms were first introduced to Japan from Portugal in 1543, and gunsmithing and swordsmithing have been carried out on the island since the warring states period. Even today, a few blacksmiths continue to forge knives using traditional methods, and they are only available in a limited markets.
This is a Kurouchi(black finish) Santoku knife made from Shirogami steel. Shirogami is a carbon steel, not stainless so it will rust, but it is easy to sharpen and has excellent cutting ability. The rustic appearance is also its charm. Recommended for those who have a whetstone.
Material : Shirogami#1 steel
Shirogami(white)#1 (from Hitachi Metals) is a typical high quality steel used for traditional Japanese knives, very sharp and easy to sharpen. Shirogami is not stainless steel so easy to rust, do not leave wet.
Type of knife : Santoku
Santoku is a versatile kitchen knife that can cut meat, fish and vegetables. It is the most used kitchen knife in Japan, and it is also the most exported Japanese knife to the Western market. It is easy to handle because it does not have a long blade like a Gyuto knife or Slicer.
Specifications
- Brand : Hontane
- Length : Blade 180mm (7.1inch) , Total Length 315mm (12.4inch)
- Weight : 135grs (4.8oz)
- Blade : Shirogami Carbon Steel
- Hardness : HRC 62
- Handle : Cherry Wood
- Available for : For right and left-hand users
Maintenance
- Keep clean and dry after use.
- Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
- Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.
Duties
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