This santoku was a bit of an experiment for some future finishes. Features a heavily textured spine with a dark, durable kuroichi finish and a rainbow of beautiful temper colors. Bevels are polished to an easy-to-maintain satin finish. Sturdy full tang handle with balance point between front of handle and maker’s mark. Workhorse, but beautiful.

• size: 6 1/8” blade / 11 1/8” overall / 2” heel

• weight: 177 grams

• blade: classic 10-series high carbon steel

• handle: stabilized redbud (Jonesborough, TN), Blackwood (Paris clarinet factory), copper