The Yoshikane SKD santoku offers exceptional performance in a compact 165mm package, forged in Sanjo, Japan. Featuring semi-stainless SKD steel with excellent toughness and a distinctive tsuchime (hammered) finish, this knife combines low-maintenance durability with precision cutting. Its refined geometry transitions to a remarkably thin edge that glides effortlessly through ingredients, making it ideal for home cooks seeking professional-grade performance in a smaller blade.
Details
Brand/Maker: Yoshikane
Location: Sanjo, Japan
Knife Type: santoku
Finish: tsuchime
Steel: SKD12
Steel Type: semi-stainless
Blade & Handle Specs
Overall Length: 305mm
Blade Length (heel to tip): 167mm
Blade Height at Heel: 51.3mm
Spine Thickness:
At Handle: 3.9mm
At Heel: 3.5mm
Middle: 2.0mm
1cm from the Tip: 1.3mm
Weight: 136g
Edge/Bevel: 50:50
Handle: D-shaped burnt chestnut
Hand Orientation: ambidextrous
Shipping & Returns
• Worldwide shipping from Tokyo via EMS/DHL • Ships within 24-48 hours • Online tracking included • 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
