Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-1184 16.5cm Handmade nakiri knife by Tsutomu

Handmade nakiri knife by Tsutomu Kajiwara TK-1117

the Ko-deba is a useful knife

Apply a thin coating of mineral oil and let it to dry if you see any rust spots

17 cm Nakiri HM series from Kasumi

Santoku Japanese kitchen knife Ittetsu Shirogami IW-1184 16.5cm Handmade nakiri knife by TsutomuIttetsu Santoku knife, 165 mm blade. Three layers of material make up this santoku: iron clad, Shirogami steel, and steel. a layer of carbon steel at the center that is shielded from the outside by a layer of iron, a process known as forge welding or Sanmai. Both carbon steel and iron are prone to rust and need to be kept dry and clean at all times to prevent discoloration and oxidation. Depending on who you ask, the term "santoku" means "three