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Hitohira Futana White #1 Migaki Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Walnut Handle

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€165,00 EUR
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Description

The newest edition in the Futana series features a White #1 (Shirogami No. 1) core steel with stainless cladding. White #1 is an exceptional steel—highly pure, with a high carbon content that makes it both tough and hard.
Known for its outstanding edge retention, ease of sharpening, and the sharpness it can achieve, White #1 is a favorite among knife enthusiasts.
In addition to the quality of the steel, these blades are expertly sharpened.

They feature a thin, relatively flat, wide bevel grind with polished sides. You can expect excellent cutting performance from these knives.

We carry the Migaki (polished) and the Tsuchime (hammered) lines. The polished version is lighter and slight thinner making it cut faintly better but the hammered series feels more sturdy due to its extra weight.

What kind of knife is this?

An equally all-round knife as the gyuto but more orientated to homestyle cooking. Incredibly versatile on its own, easy to use, nimble and suitable for a wide variety of cutting tasks. The bunka is a version of the santoku but with a Kiritsuke tip. This style tip will excel in more delicate work while it still retains the all-purpose functionality of the santoku.

Care Instructions

This is a carbon steel knife with a soft stainless steel cladding. Many Japanese knives are constructed with a 3-layer design known as “San Mai,” where a hard, high-quality steel core is sandwiched between two layers of softer steel. In this case, the core is made of carbon steel, while the outer layers, or cladding, are composed of stainless steel. This construction combines the benefits of a carbon steel edge—such as easy sharpening and excellent edge retention—with the added corrosion resistance of stainless steel for the rest of the blade.

Although the cladding offers protection against oxidation, it’s still important to care for the knife properly. Store it clean and dry, avoid air-drying after washing, and never place it in the dishwasher. Additionally, steer clear of cutting very hard materials like frozen food or bones, which can damage the edge.

Detailed Spec

Brand: Hitohira ひとひら
Profile: Santoku
Size: 170mm
Steel Type: Carbon Steel
Steel: Yasuki White (Shirogami) #1, Soft Stainless Clad
Handle: Walnut & Ebony Ferrule Octagonal
Total Length: 316mm
Edge Length: 168mm
Handle to Tip Length: 184mm
Blade Height: 47mm
Thickness: 1.9mm
Handle Length: 134mm
Weight: 135g 
Hand Orientation: Ambidextrous

*Please understand that all pictures on our website are made of random samples and as most products are made with natural materials by hand. The colour, appearances and even measurements can slightly vary. Please contact us if you wish to see the exact item we have on hand.