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What is Chromax Steel?
Chromax is a semi-stainless steel engineered at the precise threshold where chromium addition maximizes rust resistance without compromising the razor-sharp cutting performance of carbon steel. Its three-layer clad construction features a Chromax steel core sandwiched between rust-resistant soft stainless steel, delivering the best of both worlds: the edge retention of carbon steel and the durability of stainless.
Why Choose This Knife?
The Chromax Wa-Santoku is the ideal choice for those who want a versatile, low-maintenance knife that performs at the level of traditional carbon steel. Designed for the full range of everyday kitchen tasks, from slicing meat and fish to chopping vegetables, this 180mm all-rounder brings exceptional sharpness and effortless handling to every meal preparation. Compared to the Wa-Gyuto, which is equally renowned as an all-purpose knife but features a more tapered blade that excels at slicing meat, the Santoku's flatter cutting edge sits closer to the cutting board, making it especially effective for clean, controlled vegetable cuts.
Specifications
- Brand: Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide
- Steel: Chromax Semi-Stainless Steel
- Blade Length: 180mm (actual cutting edge: approx. 170mm)
- Edge: Double-Edged
- Handle: Traditional Octagonal Walnut
- Handedness: Both Hands
- Use: Multi-purpose, Home Kitchen
- Origin: Japan
| Product number | Actual Blade Length (mm) | Full Length (mm) | Total Weight (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1b9bwn | 170 | 320 | 145 |
| Blade | Material Name | Handle |
|---|---|---|
Double Edged |
Chromax (Semi-stainless Steel) | Walnut Handle |
Wa-Santoku
A Wa-Santoku is typically used in households around Japan. Unlike the standard Santoku, the Wa-Santoku has a traditional Japanese handle which shifts the balance point slightly,allowing more nimble cutting.
Walnut Handle
Walnut is a durable wood, commonly used in high-end furniture. It's easy to process and fits the hand naturally.
Clad
Clad knives are made from a steel plate that has a core steel sandwiched between soft iron. It is then shaped, hardened, and polished. This method is often used for knives focused on cost performance, as they are easier to remove distortions form and process.
Optional Engraving
Optional Engraving Service
Sakai Ichimonji provides complimentary engraving using either Japanese Kanji or English Alphabet. Please specify your preference. For details, please visit here
A knife store that has supported the history of knives and food culture in Japan.
It has been 600 years since the birth of swordmaking in the Sakai region of Japan. Sakai Ichimonji Mitsuhide's and it's craftsmen continue to build on that legacy by producing the finest blades in Japan.
This is where the culture of completing a dish of sashimi by "just cutting" and the culture of expressing sharpness as "taste" was born.
For 70 years, we have been connecting the spirit of Sakai's craftsmen with the passion of chefs in Osaka's kitchen equipment shopping district, known as the kitchen of Japan.
We are very happy that our knives can be used by people all over the world.
Precautions
After use, wash off any dirt and wipe thoroughly with a dry cloth to remove any moisture. This product is not for use with frozen foods.This product is handmade, so each piece will be different. Please use the weight and length listed as a guide. Each material is natural and may vary in color. It is not the same as the picture.We take great care with our inventory, but in the unlikely event that we are out of stock, we will contact you by email to let you know.
