170mm Santoku – High Carbon Steel
Specs
Blade Length: 170mm
Overall Length: ~300mm
Weight: 112g
Steel: High carbon steel
Construction: Mono steel
Handle: Traditional wa-handle with resin ferrule
Maker’s Mark: Japanese workshop stamp (kanji present)
Origin: Japan
About This Knife
This 170mm santoku is a classic example of a traditional Japanese workshop knife built for everyday kitchen work.
Forged from high carbon steel, it takes a very keen edge and sharpens easily, making it a favourite among cooks who enjoy maintaining their blades on whetstones. Over time the steel will develop a natural patina, giving the knife character as it’s used.
At 112g, the knife is light and agile, making it comfortable for long prep sessions. The santoku profile excels at slicing vegetables, trimming proteins, and general kitchen work.
The wa-style handle keeps the balance forward toward the blade, giving the knife a responsive feel on the board while maintaining excellent control.
This is the kind of knife that doesn’t rely on flash or branding. It simply does its job well.
Buck Slice Notes
A proper carbon steel kitchen workhorse.
Light.
Sharp.
Ready to chew through a mountain of onions without complaining.
Give it a wipe now and then, and it’ll happily serve you for decades.
