[DESCRIPTION]
TESSHU Santoku 170mm (6 3/4") stainless steel blade knife for a home chef.
The Santoku knife is a versatile knife developed in Japan. It combines the features of a Nakiri knife and a Gyuto knife, allowing it to handle three types of ingredients: vegetables, meat, and fish, which is why it is called 'Santoku.' The blade length usually ranges from 160mm to 180mm, making it a compact and convenient size for home kitchens. The knife has a slightly curved edge and a wide blade, which makes it easy to handle, even for beginners.
The best ingredients for a Santoku knife and cutting techniques are:
Vegetables
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Cabbage: shredded, roughly chopped
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Tomato: wedged, sliced
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Carrot: diced, half-moon slices
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Onion: thinly sliced, finely chopped
Meat
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Chicken: cut into bite-sized pieces, sliced diagonally
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Pork: thinly sliced, diced
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Beef: thinly sliced (for shabu-shabu, etc.)
Fish
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Salmon: filleted, sliced diagonally
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Horse mackerel: filleted into three pieces
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Tuna: cut into blocks
Fruits
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Apple: wedged, thinly sliced
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Melon: wedged
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Banana: sliced"
*However, for cutting through hard ingredients or preparing large fish, it is better to use a specialized knife, such as a Deba knife. The Santoku knife is ideal for general cooking tasks at home and can handle most everyday food preparation needs.
[SPECIFICATION]
Blade Length (from the tip to the heel): 170mm (6 3/4")
Handle Length: 125mm (4 7/8")
Total Length:295mm (11 1/2")
Knife weight: 113g (6.1 oz)
The heel part of the spine width is about 2mm (1/16 inch) wide.
The width from the heel to the spine; about 5mm (2”)
Blade material: Chrome Molybdenum steel (AUS-8)
Handle material: laminated plywood
Made in Japan