Michio Ishikawa Blue #2 Single Bevel Santoku 170mm Blade Finish:Standard Western karin wood yo handle

Western karin wood yo handle

Fitted with a beautiful full-tang pakka wood handle with a stylish trim inside

The little brother of the 'Bunka' (ko means small in Japanese)

The kiritsuke tip nakiri is a real high performance statement piece from Nigara Hamono

The high polish finish makes this nakiri stand out a mile and its lightweight and balance makes a great tool for vegetable prep

Michio Ishikawa Blue #2 Single Bevel Santoku 170mm Blade Finish:Standard Western karin wood yo handleCrafted one at a time in Mr Ishikawa's workshop in small quantities using traditional techniques, the right handed single bevel shorter santoku is obviously not for everyone but does offer precise cutting and impressive edge retention.