Vintage Kanehiro Cutlery Santoku Knife 170mm Carbon Steel 2292

Experience Everyday Excellence - Kanehiro Cutlery Santoku 170mm

The santoku is Japan's most beloved all-purpose kitchen knife - and at 170mm, this Kanehiro Cutlery vintage carbon steel example is the ideal size for home cooks and professionals alike who want a nimble, versatile blade for vegetables, fish, and boneless proteins.

The Specs

• Steel: Carbon steel
• Style: Santoku (Japanese all-purpose knife)
• Blade length: 170mm
• Origin: Japan
• Maker: Kanehiro Cutlery
• Condition: Vintage / second-hand - one-of-a-kind piece

Heritage and Character

"Santoku" translates as "three virtues" - a reference to the knife's ability to handle meat, fish, and vegetables with equal confidence. Kanehiro Cutlery built their reputation on producing honest, well-balanced kitchen knives for Japanese professional kitchens. This 170mm carbon steel santoku carries a flat-to-slightly-curved profile that suits both push-cutting and light rocking technique. Carbon steel at this size is a revelation for vegetable work - the thin geometry behind the edge means less wedging through dense root vegetables, and the edge takes a sharpness that stainless simply can't match at equivalent cost. A genuinely useful vintage knife.

Care and Maintenance

• Hand wash only - never dishwasher
• Dry immediately after use to prevent rust
• Hone regularly on a smooth steel or fine ceramic rod
• Sharpen on Japanese water stones (1000/3000 grit)
• Store on a magnetic rack or in a knife roll - never loose in a drawer