Yajū AOS Tsuchime Santoku 180mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Carbon Steel (Stainless Clad)
Blade Material: Aogami Blue Super
Blade Finish: Tsuchime (San-mai 三枚)
Blade Hardness: 64HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Pakkawood
Blade Size: 180mm
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.00mm
Weight: 185g
Made in Japan from hammered Aogami Super steel — one of the hardest and most refined Japanese steels ever produced by Hitachi Metals. In other words, it’s incredibly sharp and holds its edge impressively long. The carbon steel core is clad with SUS405 stainless steel, giving most of the blade excellent resistance against oxidation while keeping that crisp carbon-steel bite.
The Santoku, meaning “three virtues,” earns its name from its versatility — excelling at slicing, dicing, and chopping. With its balanced 180mm length and flat profile, it’s ideal for clean, controlled cuts on vegetables, meat, and fish. The slightly rounded tip allows smooth transitions between push and rocking cuts, making it a go-to everyday knife in many Japanese homes.
Compared to a Western chef’s knife, the Santoku is typically lighter, thinner, and designed for precision — giving you that effortless glide through ingredients with every stroke.
◻️ Additional Information
Please note that colours, shading, and overall appearance may vary slightly between photos and the product you receive. Lighting, camera exposure, and reflections on materials like steel, epoxy, and wood can all create subtle differences.
Many of our items are handmade, which means each piece has its own character. Minor variations in pattern, texture, or finish are normal and part of the craft.
If you’d like to see additional photos or close-ups of any item, feel free to request them before or after placing your order—especially for one-of-a-kind pieces. We’re always happy to help you choose the perfect knife or handle.
◻️ Sharp Certified
Before our knives are shipped, each one undergoes a rigorous sharpness test to ensure they meet the highest standards of quality. Our BESS Certified sharpness scale will guarantee that your knives deliver the smoothest cuts.
This commitment to sharpness not only guarantees that you receive a product that's ready to perform at its best but also reflects our dedication to delivering excellence in every aspect of our field.
◻️ Shipping & Returns
Every product listed on our website is physically in stock at our shop and typically ships within 24 hours — giving us enough time for sharpening and proper packaging.
The only exceptions are custom knife assemblies or engraving, which may require 3-5 days before shipping. Everything is done in-house, so even with the extra steps, it’s still exceptionally fast.
Canadian orders can say goodbye to unexpected duties, additional customs fees and exchange rate fluctuations; all our prices are clear and upfront.
For international orders, we take care of providing the declarations documents on items from foreign countries.
We know choosing a knife online isn’t always easy. To make things stress-free, we offer a flexible 30-day Return Policy on regular-priced items. Take a look at our full policy for all the details!
◻️ Contact Us
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Whether you require assistance with your existing product, have inquiries about a potential purchase, need more specific details, additional photos, or even a video to get a better sense of the product in a real human hand, we've got you covered.
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