310KnifeCO W2 Santoku 6.5 Inch
The Knives in this line are hand made and may vary slightly in size, weight and color. Please feel free to contact us for photos of a specific knife.
Total Knife Length: |
305mm |
Blade Length Tip to Heel: |
170mm |
Blade Height: |
49.8mm |
Blade Width at spine: |
2.8mm |
Total Weight: |
196 grams |
Steel Type: |
W2 |
Rockwell Hardness: |
62-63 |
Handle Materials: |
Buckeye burl / purple maple / spalted tamarind |
This Custom one of a kind Santoku From 310Knifeco is made from W2 steel and has a unique etched hamon pattern on the blade. The handle is made from a Walnut Burl and black resin combination with dark grey spacers between the handles and blade.
The Santoku Bocho (meaning "three Virtues" or "Three uses") rivals the Gyuto for our most popular knife. It gets its popularity from its versatility and ability to tackle a wide range of tasks. They typically range in size from 130mm to 200mm have a flat edge with little to no belly and a "sheepsfoot" blade shape. Santokus are very popular among home cooks due to their versatility and to them having a slightly smaller size than a gyuto. Because a home cook tends to have a smaller space available to them and is prepping less quantity than in a professional the smaller size of a santoku makes it an excellent choice for a general purpose knife. The smaller size also makes for a great "line knife" for a professional chef or cook when space is limited during service. The size also make it great for prepping smaller items for service.
Knife Care Tips
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Never use this knife to cut through frozen foods, bones or other hard items.
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After use be sure to wash using warm water, dish soap and a soft non-abrasive cloth or sponge.
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Dry knife immediately after washing to avoid corrosion.
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If storing for an extended period of time use a knife oil like the one found here https://thekniferoll.com/collections/sharpening-accessories/products/tsubaki-knife-oil
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For edge maintenance and sharpening use whetstones, strops, or a fine ceramic honing rod. Avoid oil stones, diamond stones and steel rods
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Some high carbon knives will need to be wiped dry periodically during use if cutting highly acidic foods to avoid corrosion.