{"product_id":"shibata-koutetsu-chromax-santoku-with-rosewood-octagon-handle","title":"Shibata Koutetsu Chromax Santoku with Rosewood Octagon Handle","description":"\u003ch2\u003eOverview\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shibata Koutetsu Chromax Santoku with Rosewood Octagon Handle is a compact Japanese kitchen knife built for speed, control, and clean cutting performance. This knife uses a Chromax semi-stainless core with stainless cladding, giving you a lively, fine-edged feel that many cooks appreciate while keeping maintenance more manageable than fully reactive carbon steel. In use, it feels light, agile, and highly precise, making it a strong fit for vegetables, herbs, fruits, and boneless proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this santoku stand out is the signature Koutetsu cutting feel: very thin behind the edge, easy through dense produce, and responsive in hand. The santoku profile is one of the most practical Japanese knife shapes for daily prep, and the rosewood octagonal wa handle adds a traditional look with a comfortable, secure grip. For cooks looking for a laser-like all-purpose knife that feels refined without becoming overly large or heavy, this is an excellent choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eChromax steel rewards good knife habits. Hand wash only, dry the blade promptly, avoid bones and frozen foods, and use a soft cutting surface to help preserve the fine edge. For maintenance, a light coat of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/100-pure-tsubaki-japanese-knife-maintenance-camellia-oil-3-4-oz\"\u003eTsubaki oil\u003c\/a\u003e can help protect the blade, and a few gentle passes on our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/leather-strop-tokushu-knife-premium-xl-buffalo-strop\"\u003eleather strop\u003c\/a\u003e can help extend edge life between full sharpening sessions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eCommon Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e Is this knife suitable for home cooks?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes. A santoku is one of the best Japanese knife shapes for home cooks because it is versatile, easy to control, and excellent for everyday slicing, dicing, and chopping. This Shibata Koutetsu version is especially appealing if you want a very light, very sharp knife that feels fast on the board.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e What is Chromax steel, and is it hard to maintain?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromax is a semi-stainless steel that offers a crisp edge and very good cutting feel while being easier to live with than many fully reactive carbon steels. It still deserves care, though, so it is best to wipe it dry during use and avoid leaving moisture or acidic ingredients on the blade for long periods.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eQ:\u003c\/strong\u003e How should I care for a high-performance Japanese santoku like this?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash by hand, dry promptly, store it safely, and use a knife-friendly board such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/collections\/hasegawa-cutting-board\"\u003eHasegawa Pro Cutting Board\u003c\/a\u003e. If the edge starts to lose some bite, stropping can help, and our \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/products\/knife-sharpening-service\"\u003eknife sharpening service\u003c\/a\u003e is available when it is time for a professional refresh.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrand:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shibata Koutetsu\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMaker \/ Sharpener:\u003c\/strong\u003e Takayuki Shibata\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCore Steel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Chromax semi-stainless\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCladding Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Stainless clad\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 161.5mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOverall Length:\u003c\/strong\u003e 300mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBlade Height at Heel:\u003c\/strong\u003e 46.6mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Heel):\u003c\/strong\u003e 2.1mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Mid):\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.98mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpine Thickness (Behind Tip):\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.65mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeight:\u003c\/strong\u003e 110g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHandle Material:\u003c\/strong\u003e Rosewood octagonal wa handle\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHardness (HRC):\u003c\/strong\u003e 65\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBevel:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double bevel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Shibata","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51345087987936,"sku":null,"price":250.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0602\/6720\/0736\/files\/koutetsu-chromax-santoku-rosewood-octagon-1.jpg?v=1775306935","url":"https:\/\/tokushuknife.com\/es\/products\/shibata-koutetsu-chromax-santoku-with-rosewood-octagon-handle","provider":"Tokushu Knife","version":"1.0","type":"link"}