Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Hokiyama OEM Shirogami IWH-504 16.5cm
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The Ittetsu Hokiyama OEM Series Santoku is a Japanese knife featuring a 165 mm blade. Its versatile length offers excellent control, while the wide blade makes it convenient to transfer sliced ingredients from a cutting board. The "hammered" (tsuchime) finish—a distinctive surface treatment—creates small indentations in the metal, giving the blade a striking texture and helping to prevent moist food from sticking to its surface. The core of the blade is crafted from Japanese Shirogami #1 (White Steel #1) carbon steel, encased in stainless steel cladding. This high-carbon steel is prized for its ability to take an exceptionally sharp edge; it is easy to sharpen on water stones and allows for precise, clean cuts. While the stainless steel cladding protects the sides of the blade from corrosion and simplifies maintenance, the carbon steel core itself remains susceptible to rust and the development of a patina. The handle is made of wenge wood, with a bolster crafted from walnut. This knife requires careful handling: it is not suitable for chopping bones or cutting frozen foods, and it should not be cleaned in a dishwasher.
- Reference
- IWH-504
- Brand
- Ittetsu
- Country
- Japan
- Steel
- Shirogami #1
- Handle
- Wenge wood
- Blade Length, mm
- 165
- Total length, mm
- 295
Ittetsu knives are made in Echizen, Japan, one of the key centers of knifemaking in the Land of the Rising Sun. The range includes popular models of traditional Japanese kitchen knives: santoku, nakiri, sujihiki, and gyuto. Most Ittetsu knives feature carbon steel blades and traditional Japanese wa-style handles. These knives have an authentic, slightly rustic look and are perfect for those looking for a classic, simple, and functional Japanese kitchen knife.