Shiro Kamo R2/SG2 Santoku 180mm

Total Knife Length: 320mm  Blade Length Tip to Heel: 180mm Blade Height: 50mm Blade Width at spine: 2.4mm Total Weight: 136 grams  Steel Type: R2/SG3 Rockwell Hardness: 63-64 Handle Materials: Wengewood / Buffalo Horn     The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or "Three uses") rivals the Gyuto for our most popular knife. It gets its popularity from its versatility and ability to tackle a wide range of tasks. They typically range in size from  130mm to 200mm have a flat edge with little to no belly and a "sheepsfoot" blade shape. Santokus are very popular among home cooks due to their versatility and to them having a slightly smaller size than a gyuto. Because a home cook tends to have a smaller space available to them and is prepping less quantity than in a professional the smaller size of a santoku makes it an excellent choice for a general purpose knife. The smaller size also makes for a great "line knife" for a professional chef