There are a few things that separate good knives from average knives: steel quality, edge grinds, comfortable handles, good fit and finish, and nice packaging all contribute to making a knife that rises to the top. This line hits the mark. The steel used is Ginsan stainless, which is high quality stainless steel, and the finish is called nashiji (translates to "pear skin"). You can see from the photos this knife is a stunner. The details are all looked after too. Our friend Akane san, hand engraved each knife and she also did the beautiful calligraphy for the Yahiko logo on the box. All in all we're thrilled with these knives!
Knife Line: Yahiko
Construction: Forged, San Mai
Edge Steel: Ginsan Stainless Steel
Cladding: Stainless Steel
Finish: Nashiji
Edge Grind: Even - 50/50
Engraving: Hand Engraved by Akane
Handle: Octagonal Sakura (Cherry Wood)
Ferrule: Pakkawood
Weight: 4.4 oz (125 g)
Edge Length: 169 mm (6.65 in)
Spine Thickness at Base: 2.0 mm
Blade Height: 47.4 mm (1.86 in)
HRC: 61-62
Reviews
1 review(s) WRITE A REVIEW (Reviews are subject to approval) Great Santoku!Posted By: Garchtoto
5 people found this review helpful
Thank you Mark for the awesome recomendation! This knife is a really great bang for your buck deal. Handle is really great and the box it arrives in is really nice. Ginsan is a great steel for a knife. Super easy to sharpen and mainten. Develops a sharp edge and holds it well. This santoku has a nice height to it and can handle several tasks for cooking. The engraved kanji really looks nice too!
5 people found this review helpful
Thank you Mark for the awesome recomendation! This knife is a really great bang for your buck deal. Handle is really great and the box it arrives in is really nice. Ginsan is a great steel for a knife. Super easy to sharpen and mainten. Develops a sharp edge and holds it well. This santoku has a nice height to it and can handle several tasks for cooking. The engraved kanji really looks nice too!
