Kazan V1 Santoku 165mm (6.5")
$129.00
Made in Tosa, Japan from V1 steel, a stainless steel similar to VG10. The V1 knives are tough and hold a great edge, while being easy to sharpen.
Hand sharpened and handled from durable pakkawood, Kazan is made exclusively for Chubo.
Why we love it: This knife is the perfect workhorse and at a price point that makes for a great introduction to Japanese knives.
About this shape
Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyutou. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat and vegetables. Santoku have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyutou and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.
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- Specifications
- Use & Care
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Blade length | 170 mm (6.7") |
| Thickness at spine | 2.3 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.8 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 60 |
| Edge / Bevel | Double (50/50) |
| Blade height heel to spine | 45mm |
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives
Specifications
| Handle material | Pakkawood |
| Blade length | 170 mm (6.7") |
| Thickness at spine | 2.3 mm |
| Thickness at tip | 0.8 mm |
| Hardness (Rockwell scale) | 60 |
| Edge / Bevel | Double (50/50) |
| Blade height heel to spine | 45mm |
Use & Care
- Handwash in warm water and towel dry
- Do not cut frozen foods
- Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives