This Japanese Santoku knife is from the Saji Hamono STRIX Tsuchime series. Forged in Japan, it embodies a balance between traditional craftsmanship and modernity. Its high-carbon stainless steel blade offers excellent cutting performance while requiring little maintenance. The san-mai construction combines a hard core wrapped in softer steel, ensuring robustness and ease of sharpening.
The blade features a distinctive tsuchime (hammered) finish, which reduces food sticking during cutting. Its straight, slightly rounded edge allows for great versatility when cutting vegetables, meat, and fish. With a length of approximately 165 mm, this Santoku knife is ideal for everyday use, offering precision and comfort.
The octagonal handle ensures a balanced and elegant grip. Each handle is unique thanks to its deep patterns and reflections, adding a touch of distinctive craftsmanship.
In the hand, this knife provides a feeling of stability and smoothness when cutting. Its thin blade glides effortlessly through food, while the weight of the handle stabilizes the movement. Its versatility makes it suitable for most culinary tasks, although cutting bones or very hard foods should be avoided.
To preserve its sharpness, it is recommended to wash it by hand, dry it thoroughly after use, and sharpen it regularly on a water stone.