Hozantomoe White Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm Olive Tree and Black Resin Handle

Hozantomoe White Steel No.2 Black Finished Santoku 180mm Olive Tree and Black Resin Handle"Hocho" which means kitchen knife in Japan, is derived from the name of an ancient master chef whose cutting skills were extraordinary. Japanese knives, created by blade and handle craftsmen, are a traditional art that boasts excellent sharpness and ease of use. Zanba designs the harmony of craftsmen and deepens the new formative beauty. Specifications: Knife Type: Santoku Steel Type: White Steel No. 2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone) Blade Hardness: HRC 60

"Hocho" which means kitchen knife in Japan, is derived from the name of an ancient master chef whose cutting skills were extraordinary. Japanese knives, created by blade and handle craftsmen, are a traditional art that boasts excellent sharpness and ease of use. Zanba designs the harmony of craftsmen and deepens the new formative beauty.

Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: White Steel No.2 (Carbon Steel, Rust Prone)
Blade Hardness: HRC 60-61
Blade Type: Double beveled blade
Blade Length: 180mm (7.1")
Blade Height: 52mm (2")
Blade Thickness: 3.5mm (0.1")
Handle Material: Olive Tree and Black Resin
Handle Length: 130mm (5.1")
Weight: 186g (6.6 ounces)

Use and Care
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.