Bizen Osafune Tamahagane Santoku Knife 175mm

The Bizen Osafune Tamahagane Santoku Knife is a Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged using the traditional Japanese sword-making process at master swordsmith Ueta Norihito’s workshop in Osafune, Okayama prefecture (Japan). With its self-smelted Tamahagane steel (produced from domestic Japanese iron sand via the ancient tatara iron-making method), this knife delivers unmatched sharpness, a folded steel grain visible along the blade face, and a temper line unique to every single piece. Ueta Norihito’s workshop was even featured as a notable company by the Japanese Small and Medium Enterprise Agency, testament to Ueta-san and his workshop’s excellence in craftsmanship. Each knife is engraved with both the name of the craftsman and the town where it was crafted.

Each knife is unique: Traditional tamahagane steel may exhibit subtle variations in appearance, including small dark areas resulting from the natural materials and centuries-old forging process. These characteristics are cosmetic only and are part of the knife’s handcrafted character.

About the Blade Shape: A well-balanced, all-purpose kitchen knife, santoku knives are designed for versatility across meat, fish, and vegetables. The moderately flat edge supports efficient chopping and slicing, while the compact blade length offers excellent control for everyday prep. Typically double-edged and measuring between 165mm and 180mm, the santoku is a reliable choice for both home cooks and professional kitchens.