Takamura Akagouhan Santoku 165mm meta-tadafusa The 180mm Gyuto is great

The 180mm Gyuto is great for those who prefer a smaller knife

Please be aware that if you order the saya after the knife

to knife bags and sharpening stones

He now forge-welds all of his carbon steel knives in-house and finishes his bevel with a variety of different whetstones

These blades are thin and lightweight but substantial enough to fly through vegetables with ease

Takamura Akagouhan Santoku 165mm meta-tadafusa The 180mm Gyuto is greatAbout the shape Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The three virtues are meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, dicing and mincing depending on your interpretation. This means that the Santoku is an all around knife, suitable for the amateur home cook and the professional chef alike. The heigh means good clearance for big hands, while the relatively short blade can be wielded by anyone. About Takamura Akagouhan Takamura