168mm / 6.61" blade made from SLD (SKD11) semi-stainless steel, providing great edge retention and toughness
Tsuchime (hammered) and nashiji (pear skin) finishes give the blade a distinctive, textured appearance
Stainless clad construction for easier maintenance
Versatile santoku design, perfect for handling meat, fish, and vegetables with ease
Fitted with an octagonal burnt oak handle
Ambidextrous design suitable for both right- and left-handed users
Ideal for both home cooks and professional chefs
The Tsunehisa nashiji SLD santoku is a handcrafted Japanese knife with a core of SLD steel from Hitachi. This semi-stainless steel contains 12% chromium, just shy of the 13% needed for full stainless classification. SLD steel provides good edge retention and reasonable toughness. The blade features a combination of tsuchime (hammered) and nashiji (pear skin) finishes, creating a distinctive textured appearance.
The santoku is a versatile kitchen knife designed for multiple cutting tasks. Its name, which means "three virtues" in Japanese, refers to its ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal proficiency. The broad blade and slightly curved cutting edge allow for efficient chopping, slicing, and mincing. Its balanced design makes it suitable for a wide range of kitchen tasks, from precision work to general food preparation, making it a popular choice for both home cooks and professional chefs.
Overall length: 310mm Blade length (heel to tip): 168mm / 6.61" Blade height at the heel: 47.4mm Spine thickness at the handle: 2.0mm Spine thickness at the heel: 1.9mm Spine thickness midway: 1.9mm Spine thickness 1cm from the tip: 1.4mm Weight: 129g Edge/bevel: 50:50 Handle: octagonal burnt oak Hand orientation: ambidextrous Saya/ sheath: Not included ⎯
Note: a. For the care and maintenance of Japanese knives, such as this Tsunehisa nashiji SLD santoku knife, please refer to our care guide below. b. Please be aware that slight measurement variations are typical in handcrafted Japanese kitchen knives. c. Similarly, it's common for these handcrafted knives to have minor cosmetic variations, such as light surface marks or fine scuffs.
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Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo • Dispatches within 24-48 hours • Full tracking from dispatch to delivery • 30-day returns on unused items Details
Care Guide
• Use whetstones for sharpening • Use wooden or rubber cutting boards • Keep clean and dry to prevent rust • Avoid cutting bones or frozen foods • Hand wash only - no dishwasher View Complete Care Guide
Why is the blade length different from the displayed size? The size in the product title is a nominal reference used by knife makers. The actual blade can be slightly longer or shorter due to handcrafting and traditional sizing. Each product page lists the exact measured length.
When will out-of-stock items be restocked? We carry limited, rotating stock. Once something sells out, we don't necessarily reorder it right away. It could be months before that item comes back, if at all. We bring in new knives regularly, but they're not always the same ones. Our newsletter is the best way to stay updated on new arrivals.
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