Japanese Santoku Handle Material:Black Maple - Gold Epoxy this medium-sized

this medium-sized

It's an essential tool in any kitchen

even slices of your favourite cuts of meat

My Kirisuke features a long

or an exotic wood with laminated stripes

Japanese Santoku Handle Material:Black Maple - Gold Epoxy this medium-sizedA Japanese Santoku is roughly akin to a European style chef knife, but has a few distinct differences. My style of santoku has a flatter edge than a 8" chef knife, which promotes more of a chopping action over rocking, however the tip is swept up enough to allow for a little bit of comfortable rocking. Furthermore, the blade itself is very thin, with a maximum of 1. 5mm stock (1 16') along the spine. This thinness tapers down to a very fine edge,