Izumi Ichiago - Santoku knife is the ultimate versatile knife for everyday cooking: slicing, cutting, and chopping with a clean, even cut on vegetables, meats, and fish. Its 20.1 cm blade made of high-carbon Japanese stainless steel offers excellent corrosion resistance while maintaining good hardness and edge retention suited for intensive preparation.

Izumi Ichiago - Santoku knife

The oval Tecaran® handle (water- and heat-resistant) is designed for smooth work: natural grip, stable control, and comfort during long sessions. With a total length of 33.6 cm, a thickness of 2.6 mm, and a weight of 278 g, the knife maintains a strong presence on the cutting board, useful for guiding cuts without forcing. The signature detail “Izumi Ichiago” in Japanese characters on the end cap reinforces the premium character of the Master series. Delivered in a black gift box, it is a robust and elegant Japanese santoku, perfect for both enthusiasts and professionals.

The santoku knife is used as an everyday knife, designed to work quickly and accurately.

It is mainly made for clean and regular vegetable slicing, without forcing. It is widely used for precise cuts: onions, garlic, herbs, root vegetables, crunchy or tender vegetables.

It is also very well suited for slicing fish, raw or cooked, while respecting the flesh. Cuts are clean, without crushing, which is ideal for delicate preparations.

For meat, it works very well as long as there are no bones: chicken, beef, pork. It allows for precise and fast portions, perfect for everyday cooking.

In summary, the santoku is used to prepare ingredients quickly, with precision and consistency. It is not a force knife or a butcher’s knife: it is an efficient preparation tool, designed to handle multiple cuts without losing time or control.

• Knife type: Santoku.Blade length: 20,1 cm.
• Handle length: 13,5 cm.
• Total length: 33,6 cm.
• Blade material: High-carbon Japanese stainless steel.
• Handle material: Tecaran.
• Weight: 278 g.
• Blade hardness (HRC): Not specified.
• Country of manufacture: Japan.

• Hand wash immediately after use (do not put in the dishwasher).
• Dry quickly after use.
• Use a suitable cutting surface: preferably a wooden or food-grade plastic cutting board.