Shigeki Tanaka Silver 3 Santoku yoshikane-hamono Longer and thinner than a

Longer and thinner than a Gyuto the design allows you to cut through meat in a single stroke to avoid ripping leaving you with better

This daily driver is thick above the heel with an aggressive distal taper

A truly classic knife made in a style only possible by the most skilled master blacksmiths and we've paired the mirror finish blade with an equally sensational custom handle to make a one-off piece any serious collector would give pride of place to in their home and kitchen

The cutting edge though will take on a patina (rust coloured patterning) as it is carbon steel but we like that

Size: Ceramic length: 27cm

Shigeki Tanaka Silver 3 Santoku yoshikane-hamono Longer and thinner than aSubtle and excellently finished by Tanaka san this santoku makes great use of the durability and edge retention of silver 3 steel.