Kazan V1 Santoku 165mm (6.5″)

Made in Tosa, Japan from V1 steel, a stainless steel similar to VG10.  The V1 knives are tough and hold a great edge, while being easy to sharpen. 

Hand sharpened and handled from durable pakkawood, Kazan is made exclusively for Chubo.

Why we love it: This knife is the perfect workhorse and at a price point that makes for a great introduction to Japanese knives.

About this shape

Santoku, which means ‘three virtues’ in Japanese, is an all-purpose knife with a taller blade profile than a gyutou. Its three virtues are the knife’s ability to cut fish, meat and vegetables. Santoku have a flatter ‘belly’ than gyutou and can be used comfortably with an up and down chopping motion rather than a ‘rocking’ type cut.

Specifications

Use & Care

• Handwash in warm water and towel dry
• Do not cut frozen foods
• Use a sharpening stone, not a honing steel, to re-sharpen your Japanese chef knives