Santoku translates roughly as three virtues, for the slicing, chopping, and carving one blade handles. This Satake-made santoku carries traditional Japanese blade-making into the kitchen with lightweight damask steel that keeps a keen edge through daily prep.
Specifications:
- Blade: 17 cm (6.7 in) damask steel with a distinctive pattern
- Handle: magnolia wood, traditional Japanese D-shape that will not rotate in the hand
- Weight: lighter than a comparable European knife
- Made in: Japan by Satake