Hitohira Imojiya OKD 170mm Santoku VG-1

Made from mono steel VG1 stainless with rosewood handle. These knives have all the merits of a classic stainless mono steel but with better edge formation and easier sharpening. An excellent cutting feel thanks to the fine, convex hamaguri grinds.

Done at the workshop involved in the old Masakane production in Seki.

This steel can be somewhat prone to chipping if mistreated, but we think the return in ease of sharpening and cutting feel is worth it. These are a great take on the classic stainless western handled Japanese knife.

Steel Type	Monosteel VG1 Stainless Steel
Grind	Asymmetrical Convex Right Bias
Edge	Asymmetrical Right Bias 60/40
Handle Material	Rosewood
Weight	152grams
Height at Heel	45mm
Overall Length	297mm
Cutting Edge Length	175mm
Saya / Guard	EDRO 165mm Wide Santoku / Dexter 8″ Narrow