Hiroaki Ohta, a skilled artisan based in Tokyo, Japan, is renowned for his masterful craftsmanship in the realm of fixed blade and folding knives. With a focus on precision heat treatment techniques and exceptional leather sheath-making skills, his creations truly stand out. Santoku is an all-purpose blade that is incredibly useful for tight spaces and it is the one that most home cooks should purchase first. Even folks who use paring knives for everything can quickly get used to this blade since it brings so much utility in a compact size. Brand: Ohta Producing Area: Tokyo/ Japan Profile: Santoku Size: 150mm Steel Type: Semi Stainless Steel Steel: Mono SKD-11 (D2) Handle: Horse Chestnut & Linen Micarta Ferrule Western Total Length: 286mm Edge Length: 150mm Handle to Tip Length: 160mm Blade Height: 42mm Thickness: 1.7mm Handle Length: 126mm Weight: 91g Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous Come with Sheath
