170mm Yoshikane SKD Nashiji Wa Santoku

Yoshikane Hamono is located in Sanjo, Japan. The factory has been forging blades in the Niigata prefecture since 1919. The company is currently helmed by blacksmith Kazuomi Yamamoto.

Location: Sanjo, Japan

Line: N/A

Construction: San mai

Edge Steel: Hand-forged SKD (HRC ~63)

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Nishiji

Edge Grind: 50/50 (Double Bevel)

Handle: Octagonal stabilized birch with white micarta spacer

Weight: ~ 154g

Blade Length: 170mm

Overall Length: ~305mm

Thickness at Heel: ~4.1mm

Blade Height: ~50.2mm

The best sharpening tools for Japanese knives are leather strops and fine whetstones.

Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.