Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus IWZ-113 16.5cm Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife features

Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife features an octagonal walnut handle

5 cm in total length

Hand forged in Takefu

" and that's exactly what it does—it's ideal for slicing and carving fish

It works well for chopping and peeling fruits

Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus IWZ-113 16.5cm Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife featuresThe blade of the Ittetsu Santoku knife measures 165 mm. One of the most well liked Japanese kitchen knives for routine tasks is the Santoku. It has a wide, comparatively short blade with a straight cutting edge and a characteristic rounded tip. A well liked substitute for the traditional European chef's knife is the Santoku. The blade has a VG10 core and is composed of Damascus steel. Stabilised Pakka wood is used to make the handle.