{"product_id":"sawakazuma-small-santoku-105mm-maple-renghas-handle","title":"Sawakazuma Small Santoku Knife 105mm (4.1\") – White Steel #2, Maple \u0026 Renghas Handle","description":"\u003cdiv id=\"TraditionalContentsArea\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eProduct Overview\u003c\/b\u003e The \u003cb\u003eSawakazuma Small Santoku 105mm (Mini Ko-Santoku)\u003c\/b\u003e is an ultra-compact Japanese kitchen knife hand-forged for detailed cutting tasks and nimble board prep. Crafted from pure \u003cb\u003eWhite Steel #2 (Shironiko \/ Shirogami #2)\u003c\/b\u003e and paired with a hand-finished \u003cb\u003eMaple \u0026amp; Renghas wood handle\u003c\/b\u003e, this knife offers the tall profile and knuckle clearance of a traditional Santoku in the maneuverable footprint of a paring knife. Its petite 105 mm (4.1\") blade excels at fine hand-held work, mincing aromatics like garlic and shallots, julienning peppers, slicing fruit, and trimming small boneless proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"3\" cellpadding=\"0\" style=\"width: 100.048%; height: 462.719px;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eParameter\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSawakazuma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSmall Santoku \/ Ko-Santoku (Mini Santoku)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhite Steel #2 (Shironiko \/ Shirogami #2)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e105 mm (4.1\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e67 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e33 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e110 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e23 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural Maple \u0026amp; Renghas Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e50\/50 Double Bevel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 22.0624%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: 1pt solid rgb(196, 199, 197); padding: 6pt 9pt; width: 68.7939%; height: 35.5938px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eDelicate prep, garlic, shallots, chilies, fruit, boneless proteins\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey Performance Features\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003ePure High-Carbon White Steel #2:\u003c\/b\u003e High-purity Japanese carbon steel (\u003ci\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/i\u003e) prized by master sharpeners for taking a scalpel-like edge with immediate feedback on whetstones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eMini Ko-Santoku Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e At 105 mm, it provides significantly better knuckle clearance over a flat cutting board than standard paring knives, allowing seamless transitioning between hand peeling and board chopping.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHandcrafted Maple \u0026amp; Renghas Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Combines golden natural maple wood with deep, moisture-resistant renghas accents for an ergonomic, balanced grip during intricate kitchen tasks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eArtisanal Japanese Forging:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand-hammered and heat-treated in Japan by skilled blacksmiths to deliver precise edge retention and effortless cutting feel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCare \u0026amp; Carbon Steel Maintenance\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarbon Steel \u0026amp; Edge Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e White Steel #2 is a pure, non-stainless carbon steel that will react with moisture and acidic foods to form a natural, protective patina. This knife is hardened for precision slicing—\u003cb\u003enever use it on bones, frozen foods, or hard pits\u003c\/b\u003e, as doing so can chip the thin cutting edge.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHand Wash Only:\u003c\/b\u003e Clean immediately after use with warm water and mild soap. \u003cb\u003eNever place in a dishwasher\u003c\/b\u003e, which will destroy the wood handle and rust the carbon steel blade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eImmediate Drying:\u003c\/b\u003e Wipe completely dry with a soft cloth immediately after rinsing. Never leave the blade wet or sitting in a sink.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eRust Prevention:\u003c\/b\u003e For humid environments or between prolonged uses, apply a light coat of food-grade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/camellia-oil\"\u003ecamellia (\u003ci\u003etsubaki\u003c\/i\u003e) oil\u003c\/a\u003e across the blade surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eWhetstone Sharpening:\u003c\/b\u003e Maintain the edge exclusively on Japanese whetstones (such as a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/medium-whetstones-800-2000-grit-the-workhorse-of-knife-sharpening\"\u003e#1000 grit medium stone\u003c\/a\u003e followed by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/fine-whetstones-3000-grit-refinement-polish-and-precision\"\u003efine #4000 to #6000 grit polishing stone\u003c\/a\u003e). Do not use pull-through sharpeners or aggressive honing steels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does a 105mm Small Santoku compare to a traditional paring or petty knife?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhile a typical petty or paring knife has a narrow, pointed blade primarily designed for in-hand peeling or off-board trimming, the 105mm Small Santoku (\u003ci\u003eMini Ko-Santoku\u003c\/i\u003e) features a taller blade face and a flatter cutting belly. This height creates ample knuckle clearance above the cutting board, allowing you to quickly dice, mince, and push-cut garlic, shallots, and small vegetables without your knuckles striking the board surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eCan the Sawakazuma 105mm blade chip, and what foods should be avoided?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes. White Steel #2 is forged to high hardness and ground to a delicate, acute edge to maximize cutting performance. Cutting into dense bones, frozen items, hard parmesan rinds, or fruit stones (such as avocado pits) puts lateral stress on the thin carbon apex and can cause chipping. Reserve this blade for soft-to-firm vegetables, fruits, herbs, and boneless proteins.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill White Steel #2 rust, and how should it be stored?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhite Steel #2 is a non-stainless reactive steel. Exposure to moisture or acidic food (citrus, tomatoes, onions) will cause oxidation. With proper use, it will develop a dark gray or blue patina, which stabilizes the steel and shields it from corrosion. To prevent orange rust, wash and towel-dry the blade immediately after each cutting session. Store in a dry environment or inside an open wooden saya\/blade guard, lightly wiping the steel with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/camellia-oil\"\u003ecamellia oil\u003c\/a\u003e for extended storage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhere does Hasu-Seizo ship from, and how are these knives sourced?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHasu-Seizo is based in the Seattle area, importing handcrafted cutlery directly from traditional blacksmith workshops in Japan. Every order is inspected and fulfilled locally from the Pacific Northwest, providing fast regional delivery across Washington State as well as expedited domestic shipping across the United States.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sawakazuma","offers":[{"title":"105 mm","offer_id":67717376934138,"sku":"SK-620107","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/sawakazumasmallkurouchisantoku105m0.jpg?v=1791865831","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/sawakazuma-small-santoku-105mm-maple-renghas-handle","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}