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Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Santoku 170mm

$135.00 USD

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Knife Specifications

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Style

Santoku

Blade Material

SLD Stainless Steel

Handle Material

Ambidextrous Chestnut Hybrid (Raw Timber)

Bevel

Double Bevel

Maintenance Level

Medium

Edge Length

170mm

Overall Length

305mm

Spine Thickness

2mm/2mm

Blade Height

42mm

Weight

126g

HRC

~60

An In depth look

Blade Type

The Santoku knife, a classic in Japanese kitchens, translates to "three virtues," symbolizing its proficiency in slicing, dicing, and mincing. With a shorter, versatile blade and a balanced design, it's ideal for a range of tasks, from cutting meat to chopping vegetables, making it a beloved all-purpose tool.

Steel Type

Japanese SLD steel is a semi-stainless steel crafted through advanced metallurgy. It is used often in Sanjo knives, has a non-chippy edge and is extremely tough. This high-carbon steel, enriched with chromium and molybdenum, offers excellent performance, but be mindful not to leave it wet for extended periods.

Care Information

This knife is made from a high-carbon, semi-stainless steel and will be robust and resistant to rust. While it will not rust quickly like pure carbon, it is still best practice to not leave this knife wet for extended periods as it's stain-less, not stain-none! A light patina (colouration and seasoning of the steel) will still form over time.

Introducing

Tadafusa

Founded in 1948 by Sone Torasaburo, Tadafusa has long been part of the rich blacksmithing heritage of Sanjo — a city known throughout Japan as the “town of blacksmiths.” Home to other famed makers like Yoshikane, Hinoura, and Kawamura, Sanjo’s legacy of craftsmanship dates back to the 1600s, and Tadafusa has played a key role in carrying that tradition forward.

Originally crafting sickles and bladed tools using time-honoured forging techniques, Tadafusa later focused its expertise on kitchen knives. Today, they produce a wide range of meticulously finished blades for both professional chefs and home cooks alike — combining classic Sanjo craftsmanship with clean, modern utility.

Handmade in Japan and trusted around the world, Tadafusa knives are a reflection of enduring skill, precision, and the soul of Sanjo’s forging legacy.

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Customer Reviews

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Lachy Charlton

Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Santoku 170mm

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PHUNG Phung BINH LUAN
Tadafusa SLD santoku 170mm

Since I got this knife I use most of the time, well balance, razor sharp, easy to maintain, better than my old German knife.good collection.

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Millie Birkett

Tadafusa Hocho Kobo SLD Santoku 170mm

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Michele Sanna

Honestly is the first time I buy a tadafusa knife , I listened to a friend of mine advice and gotta say I’m really impressed with the overall performance, for that price you can’t get a better value I think

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Chatchada Vichienchot

So good

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Leanne Kelly
Absolutely perfect knife

A gorgeous knife that is light to hold and, as you would expect with Japanese steel, incredibly sharp.