




Crafted from high performance stainless steel ZDP189, these knives have high sharpness potential as sharpened throughout their life. The handmade rustic kurouchi finish exudes authentic Japanese style.
- Yoshida Hamono Stainless Steel Japanese Knife
- 180mm Santoku Knife
- ZDP189 Stainless Steel
- Kurouchi - Rustic Finish
- Stainless Clad
- Octagonal Rosewood Handle
- Out of box sharpness: circa 80%
- Pakka Ferrule
- Hand-Crafted in Japan
- Edge Length: 180mm |Overall Length: 323mm | Blade Height: 49mm | Weight: 157g
- Blade Thickness: (A) 2.2 (B) 2.2 (C) 0.7

* As our Japanese chef knives are hand-made, small variations in size and appearance may occur, and measurements and images are a guide only.
Japanese Knife | Santoku (Cook Knife)
The Santoku, or home cook knife, is a versatile kitchen knife widely used throughout the world. It is one of the better starting points into Japanese knives.
Like it's larger cousin, the Gyuto, this is your go-to knife for any and all tasks within the kitchen. Generally Santoku knives are smaller in size than Gyuto, making them versatile in smaller home kitchens or for cooks with fledgling knife skills. Both styles of knife are multi-tasking machines that can be used for any and all cooking preparation tasks.
As is the case with most Japanese kitchen knives, the Santoku is thinner & lighter than other western chef knives, they are normally made from harder steel which can hold a sharper edge.
Like it's larger cousin, the Gyuto, this is your go-to knife for any and all tasks within the kitchen. Generally Santoku knives are smaller in size than Gyuto, making them versatile in smaller home kitchens or for cooks with fledgling knife skills. Both styles of knife are multi-tasking machines that can be used for any and all cooking preparation tasks.
As is the case with most Japanese kitchen knives, the Santoku is thinner & lighter than other western chef knives, they are normally made from harder steel which can hold a sharper edge.