Indigo Japanese Santoku Knife

As this item is made to order, it usually takes up to 2 - 3 weeks to manufacture and ship from Japan. SANTOKU knives are widely used in households. It can be used for meat, fish, and vegetables, and is sometimes called an all-purpose knife because it can be used in any way. The blade is wider than that of a petty knife or a gyuto knife, which is designed so that the blade remains firmly inside and cuts through to the end, even when cutting cabbage or other large vegetables. This is one of the best knives to choose or replace your first one. Steel: VG10 Damascus (rust-resistant) Blade length: 7" (18 cm) Handle: Hiba Wood Process of handle: Indigo dyeing + waterproof coating The indigo-dyed gradation is created by a special technique called "indigo dyeing (AIZOME) on wood. Indigo "Ai" has been used by the Japanese since ancient times for its antibacterial and deodorizing properties, and by using it in kitchen knives, "Ai" knives are both hygienic and visually appealing. The blades o