Takayuki Sakai | Grand Chef Hamon | Japanese Santoku Knife | 170mm

【Absolute Reliability for the Universal Home Kitchen】Swedish Special Steel N685: Sakai Takayuki Grand Chef Hamon Japanese Santoku 170mm

Usage (Japanese Santoku 170mm): This is the "Santoku" style, the most familiar multi-purpose blade in Japanese households, capable of handling meat, fish, and vegetables with ease. By combining a standard 170mm size with a Japanese-style handle, the weight at the grip has been dramatically reduced compared to conventional Santoku knives. As the center of gravity naturally shifts toward the tip, it allows for smooth slicing that utilizes the knife's own weight. This achieves professional-grade, nimble handling while reducing wrist fatigue during daily cooking.

Material (Blade): The core features "Swedish Special Steel (Bohler-Uddeholm N685)," hailed as the pinnacle of global quality. While maintaining a sharp hardness of 59-60 HRC, it boasts "overwhelming rust resistance" with a chromium content of over 17%. It resists corrosion even when handling moisture or acidic ingredients and is highly resistant to wear, allowing the razor-sharp edge to last incredibly long. These specifications truly live up to the title of "First Class among Western-style knives," where hygiene and high performance are constantly required.

Design (Hamon): The blade reveals a serene "Hamon" (ripple) pattern, reminiscent of a still lake surface, meticulously honed by craftsmen one by one. This motif, symbolizing the dense structure of Swedish steel, radiates an artistic dignity alongside its mirror-like brilliance. Moving beyond pure functionality, its heart-stirring beauty elevates the entire atmosphere of your kitchen.

Handle (Rosewood × Ebony): The handle is a luxurious construction of "Rosewood," also used in high-end furniture, and "Ebony," known for its robust and beautiful luster. The heavy contrast between the deep reddish-brown of the Rosewood and the jet-black Ebony represents a truly opulent finish. It provides the "magnetic" fit unique to natural wood, growing more comfortable in the hand with use—allowing you to enjoy the evolution of its deep luster over time.

"Transforming Daily Cooking into a Blissful Experience." The world-recognized functionality of the Grand Chef series resonates with the overwhelming sense of ownership provided by Rosewood and Ebony. This is the ultimate all-purpose knife dedicated to every home cook who demands easy maintenance alongside a no-compromise sharp edge.