Japanese knive Hitohira Kikuchiyo Rou Full Mirror Polish Santoku Ebony

The word santoku translates as "three virtues", which refers to the cutting of meat, fish and vegetables or the following three types of cutting: chopping, slicing and dicing. Very versatile, the santoku is one of the types of knives we recommend as the first or main knife in the kitchen.

Ginsan is a steel very similar to Shirogami 2 in its composition. An addition of 14% chromium results in a stainless steel with low impurities. As a result, blades forged from Ginsan have a high hardness and cutting retention capacity that rivals most blades made from traditional high carbon steels. The purity of Ginsan makes it a preferred steel for blacksmiths who work with steel in the traditional way and is pleasant to sharpen.

The Hitohira brand is a guarantee of excellence and assures you that every knife sold under this name meets rigorous quality standards.

Steel: Ginsan with stainless steel cladding
Steel type: Stainless Steel
Finish : Full mirror polish
Handle material: Ebony and buffalo horn

Tips for best results:
Make sure your knife will deliver its absolute best by having it professionally sharpened at least once a year. Please note that our meticulously handcrafted Japanese knives are – unless otherwise noted – carbon steel and not stainless steel. To prevent rust, make sure the blades are patted dry – especially when cutting acidic items. Never cut frozen foods, hard products, bone, or twist the blade when using. Never soak in water after use or put in the dishwasher. After use, store in a cool, dry place and avoid high temperature fluctuations.

Size: 170mm
Weight: 176g
Total lenght: 312mm
Handle length at tip: 177mm
Edge lenght: 167mm
Blade height: 51mm
Blade thickness: 2.5mm
Handle size: 135mm

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