This is a firm favourite of mine – At first glance it looks deceptively European in style but as soon as you pick it up and use it, you know it is full on Japanese – agile, sharp, great quality, high value – just great. I like the blue / black shading of the pakka handle, a lovely touch.

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Producing Area: Echizen-Fukui/ Japan
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Steel: V10 Special, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Pakka Western
Total Length: 299mm
Edge Length: 170mm
Handle to Tip Length: 178mm
Blade Height: 48mm
Thickness: 1.7mm
Handle Length: 120mm
Weight: 148g
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous
Hardness: 61±1HRC