Yoshikane Stainless Clad White #2 Nashiji Santoku

This Yoshikane Hamono Santoku is made in Sanjo City, Japan, with a 169mm blade and a versatile profile for vegetables, herbs, and boneless proteins. Its tall heel and balanced shape make it suitable for both home and professional kitchens.

Superior White #2 Steel Core with Stainless Cladding

At the core of this Santoku is White #2 high-carbon steel, celebrated for its razor-sharp edge and ease of sharpening. The blade is wrapped in stainless steel cladding, providing added corrosion resistance and low maintenance, ideal for daily kitchen use. The nashiji (pear-skin) finish adds a unique texture that enhances food release and gives each knife a distinctive, rustic aesthetic.

Product Specifications

Blacksmith: Yoshikane Hamono

Location: Sanjo City, Japan

Construction: San Mai, Hammer Forged

Core Steel: White #2

Cladding: Stainless Steel

Finish: Nashiji

Hardness: HRC 63±

Handle Material: Octagonal Mono Ebony or Sanjo Walnut

Blade Length: 169 mm

Total Length: 305 mm

Blade Height at Heel: 49.4 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 3.4 mm

Weight: 164 g