Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Hokiyama OEM Shirogami IWH-504 16.5cm

A Japanese knife with a 165 mm blade is the Ittetsu Hokiyama OEM Series Santoku. Japanese Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1) carbon steel is used to make the blade's core, which is covered with stainless steel. This high-carbon steel is highly valued for its incredibly sharp edge; it can be easily sharpened on water stones and produces clean, accurate cuts. The carbon steel core itself is nevertheless vulnerable to rust and the formation of a patina, even though the stainless steel cladding shields the blade's sides from corrosion and makes maintenance easier. Wenge wood is used for the handle, while walnut is used for the bolster.