Santoku: The extremely popular Santoku knife is probably one of the most copied knives made by European manufacturers and can be found in most kitchens. With an average blade length of 165 mm (sometimes 180 mm), a rounded tip and a bulbous shape, it is ideal for both beginners and professionals. It is also an ideal choice for kitchens where space is limited.
By the way, “Santoku” means “three virtues” or “three problems to solve” in Japanese. Regardless of the interpretation, the “three” always refers to the basic tasks of the knife: cutting, dicing and mincing.
You can find more information about the most common knife shapes here: knife shapes .
Fujitora (Tojiro): The history of Fujitora knives began in 1955 with the development of a knife specifically for fruit made of stainless steel. At that time, stainless steel was considered less sharp compared to carbon steel. Fujitora brought a change to the market by developing high-quality yet affordable knives that are now appreciated around the world.
Outside Japan, Fujitora is better known by the name "Tojiro".
- HRC: 60-61
- Steel: VG10 (stainless)
- Blade length: approx. 171 mm
- Height at heel: approx. 46 mm
- Width at the heel: approx. 2.1 mm
- Weight: approx. 192 g
- Shape: Santoku
- Blade type: 50/50
- Handle material: Pakka wood
- Brand: Fujitora (Tojiro)
- Series: DP
The weight and length information are the dimensions of a randomly selected knife from this series. However, these can vary because many kitchen knives are handmade. Handmade products can also show slight signs of processing.