Higuchi-Saku Gin3 Santoku 180mm
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Pakkawood
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.20mm
Weight: 149g
Fresh from Japan, the Higuchi-Saku Santoku 180mm is a beautifully balanced everyday knife built for cooks who want performance without the fragility of an ultra-thin laser — and without the bulk of a heavy tank.
Forged from Ginsan (Silver 3) stainless steel and hardened to approximately 61 HRC, this blade delivers a clean, confident bite with excellent edge retention, while staying easy to sharpen and simple to maintain. It’s stainless done right — crisp on the board, forgiving in real-world use.
The workhorse-style gradual grind builds thickness progressively from the edge to the spine, giving the blade excellent stability without sacrificing cutting performance. Thin where it matters and supportive where it counts, it moves nicely through vegetables, proteins, and daily prep — a knife you can use all day without second-guessing.
Finished in a subtle Nashiji (pear-skin) texture, the San-Mai construction adds both visual character and practical benefits, helping reduce sticking while giving the blade a refined, traditional look. Paired with a light, well-balanced handle, the Santoku feels agile, controlled, and comfortable even during longer prep sessions.
Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Pakkawood
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.20mm
Weight: 149g
Fresh from Japan, the Higuchi-Saku Santoku 180mm is a beautifully balanced everyday knife built for cooks who want performance without the fragility of an ultra-thin laser — and without the bulk of a heavy tank.
Forged from Ginsan (Silver 3) stainless steel and hardened to approximately 61 HRC, this blade delivers a clean, confident bite with excellent edge retention, while staying easy to sharpen and simple to maintain. It’s stainless done right — crisp on the board, forgiving in real-world use.
The workhorse-style gradual grind builds thickness progressively from the edge to the spine, giving the blade excellent stability without sacrificing cutting performance. Thin where it matters and supportive where it counts, it moves nicely through vegetables, proteins, and daily prep — a knife you can use all day without second-guessing.
Finished in a subtle Nashiji (pear-skin) texture, the San-Mai construction adds both visual character and practical benefits, helping reduce sticking while giving the blade a refined, traditional look. Paired with a light, well-balanced handle, the Santoku feels agile, controlled, and comfortable even during longer prep sessions.
Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.
Original: $117.30
-65%$117.30
$41.05Description
SPECIFICATIONS
Knife Style: Santoku
Steel Type: Stainless Steel
Blade Material: Ginsan Silver #3
Blade Finish: Tsuchime Damascus
Blade Hardness: 61HRC (+/-1)
Bevel: Double
Handle: Pakkawood
Bolster: Stainless Steel
Heel Height: 45mm
Spine Thickness: 2.20mm
Weight: 149g
Fresh from Japan, the Higuchi-Saku Santoku 180mm is a beautifully balanced everyday knife built for cooks who want performance without the fragility of an ultra-thin laser — and without the bulk of a heavy tank.
Forged from Ginsan (Silver 3) stainless steel and hardened to approximately 61 HRC, this blade delivers a clean, confident bite with excellent edge retention, while staying easy to sharpen and simple to maintain. It’s stainless done right — crisp on the board, forgiving in real-world use.
The workhorse-style gradual grind builds thickness progressively from the edge to the spine, giving the blade excellent stability without sacrificing cutting performance. Thin where it matters and supportive where it counts, it moves nicely through vegetables, proteins, and daily prep — a knife you can use all day without second-guessing.
Finished in a subtle Nashiji (pear-skin) texture, the San-Mai construction adds both visual character and practical benefits, helping reduce sticking while giving the blade a refined, traditional look. Paired with a light, well-balanced handle, the Santoku feels agile, controlled, and comfortable even during longer prep sessions.
Santoku knives are the ‘go-to’ knives for many chef's as they are known as a general-purpose kitchen knife. Santoku translates to 'three uses' or 'three virtues' and are ideal for slicing, chopping, and dicing as they feature a straight edge with a narrow foot blade. They are highly appreciated by users doing a lot of precision work thanks to the light, narrow blade, which can make extra thin cuts. While they are greatly suited for all, because of their smaller size, they tend to heavily please the chefs with smaller hands.
