Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus IWZ-113 16.5cm Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife features

Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife features an octagonal walnut handle

the 33 layers of Damascus steel that surround this steel produce an eye-catching wave pattern

33 layers of VG10 steel make up the blade

Magnolia wood is used to make the traditional wa handle

" and that's exactly what it does—it's ideal for slicing and carving fish

Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu VG-10 Damascus IWZ-113 16.5cm Shigeki Tanaka's petty knife featuresThe blade of the Ittetsu Santoku knife measures 165 mm. One of the most well liked Japanese kitchen knives for routine tasks is the Santoku. It has a wide, comparatively short blade with a straight cutting edge and a characteristic rounded tip. A well liked substitute for the traditional European chef's knife is the Santoku. The blade has a VG10 core and is composed of Damascus steel. Stabilised Pakka wood is used to make the handle.