Combining excellent grinds, impeccably treated VG10 core stainless steel, and a beautiful Suminagashi finish, the TOJIRO BASIC VG10 DAMASCUS line of knives offered here is a phenomenal value. It is hard to find this much performance in a kitchen knife at such a low price point and, as such, we highly recommend this line of knives for those taking their first foray into the world of high-performance Japanese steel.
TOJIRO's Damascus santoku in 170mm format is a hybrid style of knife combining some characteristics of a gyuto and a nakiri. Excellent at vegetable work, santokus are also a multi-purpose blade that many chefs use in lieu of a gyuto. Indeed, many home cooks find this pattern accessible and easy to use for the vast majority of daily cutting requirements.Maker: TOJIRO
Location: Sanjo City, Japan
Construction: Laser Cut, San Mai
HRC: 60-61
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
Cladding: Stainless Damascus
Handle: Black Micarta, Bosterless
Weight: 5.6 oz (160 g)
Edge Length: 170 mm
Total Length: 281 mm
Spine Thickness at Heel: 2 mm
Blade Height at Heel: 45 mm
TOJIRO's Damascus santoku in 170mm format is a hybrid style of knife combining some characteristics of a gyuto and a nakiri. Excellent at vegetable work, santokus are also a multi-purpose blade that many chefs use in lieu of a gyuto. Indeed, many home cooks find this pattern accessible and easy to use for the vast majority of daily cutting requirements.
