Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle SCRAPER The Titanium variant is 35%

The Titanium variant is 35% lighter than the equivalent sized Cook Pal Ren Iron wok

490 mm  Tip to Heel Length

Blade length:210mm

while the flatter edge supports controlled peeling tasks when held directly in hand

Both of them are among the elite group (currently less than 30) of the Dentou Kougeishi (Traditional Craftsman)

Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle SCRAPER The Titanium variant is 35%The Masutani VG1 Tsuchime Santoku 170mm Western Handle is a double bevel general purpose knife best fit for first timers and students seeking an affordable stainless steel option from Echizen blacksmith Kunio Masutani. This 170mm santoku features a VG1 stainless core with stainless cladding in san mai construction, hardened to HRC 60. The blade displays a tsuchime hammered finish and measures 46. 5mm in height at the heel with a spine width of 1. 7mm,