Seki Sanbonsugi Santoku 165mm

SPECIFICATIONS

Knife Style: Gyuto
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: 420J2
Blade Finish: Migaki
Blade Hardness: 58HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Pakkawood
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Blade Size: 165mm
Heel Height: 46mm
Spine Thickness: 1.70mm
Weight: 191g

The Seki Sanbonsugi series offers an affordable, quality kitchen knife crafted in Japan. It features an ergonomic pakkawood (laminated) Western handle with durable rivets for a comfortable, secure grip. The 420J2 stainless steel blade is hardened to approximately 58 HRC, giving it a balanced blend of strength and performance. With its slim cutting edge, this knife delivers a smooth, precise cutting experience without the brittleness of harder steel, making it a reliable choice for everyday kitchen tasks.

Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.