Minonokuni Homura 170mm Ao-Ko Santoku

Minonokuni Homura 170mm Ao-Ko Santoku

The Minonokuni Homura 170mm Santoku is an all-purpose Japanese knife for cooks who want the edge of blue carbon steel with less of its maintenance. A santoku, or “knife of three virtues,” handles slicing, dicing and mincing with equal ease, and its compact length suits smaller cutting boards and everyday preparation of vegetables, fish and boneless meat.

Features

• Ao-ko carbon steel core: The cutting edge is Ao-ko (Blue Paper) carbon steel, valued for the fine edge it accepts and for its edge retention.


• Stainless steel cladding: A stainless jacket covers the faces of the blade, so only the exposed edge needs the attention a carbon knife requires. This construction greatly reduces the risk of rust compared with a blade made entirely of carbon steel.


• Double-bevel edge: The symmetrical edge cuts straight and suits right- and left-handed cooks alike.


• Japanese wa-handle: The light, oval red sandalwood handle places the balance toward the blade and gives a secure grip in either hand.

Choosing Within the Homura Line

Cooks who prepare mostly vegetables may prefer the flat edge of the Minonokuni Homura 170mm Ao-Ko Nakiri. For longer slicing strokes and larger cuts of meat, the Homura 210mm Ao-Ko Wa-Gyuto offers more length. The Homura 150mm Petty covers detail work and trimming.