{"product_id":"sawakazuma-small-santoku-140mm-white-steel-2","title":"Sawakazuma Small Santoku Knife 140mm (5.5\") – White Steel #2, Maple \u0026 Renghas Handle","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThe \u003cb\u003eSawakazuma Small Santoku 140mm (Ko-Santoku)\u003c\/b\u003e is an authentic, handcrafted Japanese kitchen knife engineered for high precision and nimble prep work. Forged from high-purity \u003cb\u003eWhite Steel #2 (Shirogami #2 \/ Shironiko)\u003c\/b\u003e and fitted with a dual-tone \u003cb\u003eMaple \u0026amp; Renghas wood handle\u003c\/b\u003e, this knife bridges the gap between a utility knife (Petty) and a standard kitchen knife. Its compact 140 mm profile and thin blade geometry provide agile control when slicing root vegetables, mincing shallots, trimming boneless proteins, and peeling fruit.\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=\"mso-cellspacing: 1.5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in 0in 0in 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecification\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\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=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBrand\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSawakazuma\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eKnife Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eSmall Santoku \/ Ko-Santoku\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Steel\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\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=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e140 mm (5.5\")\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e82 g\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Width\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e35 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eBlade Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e1 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Length\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e113 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Thickness\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e24 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHandle Material\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eNatural Maple \u0026amp; Renghas Wood\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 11;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eEdge Type\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e50\/50 Double Bevel\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 12; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003ePrimary Uses\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"border: solid #C4C7C5 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #C4C7C5 .75pt; padding: 6.0pt 9.0pt 6.0pt 9.0pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eVegetables, herbs, boneless meats, precision slicing\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\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\u003eTraditional White Steel #2 (Shirogami #2):\u003c\/b\u003e High-purity carbon steel renowned among traditional Japanese blacksmiths for taking an exceptionally keen edge and offering effortless feedback on water stones.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eAgile 140 mm Ko-Santoku Profile:\u003c\/b\u003e A compact flat-to-curved edge belly delivers the multi-purpose utility of a classic Santoku while offering greater maneuverability on smaller cutting boards.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eErgonomic Maple \u0026amp; Renghas Wood Handle:\u003c\/b\u003e Blends light natural maple with dense, moisture-resistant renghas accents for balanced weight distribution and a secure, fatigue-free pinch grip.\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 Handcrafted in Japan to optimize blade balance, edge geometry, and tactile feedback for home gourmets and professional kitchens alike.\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 Notice:\u003c\/b\u003e White Steel #2 is a pure, reactive high-carbon steel and is not stainless. It will oxidize and form a protective patina through contact with acidic foods and moisture.\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\u003eImmediate Cleaning:\u003c\/b\u003e Hand wash with mild dish soap and warm water immediately after each cutting session. Never clean in a dishwasher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThorough Drying:\u003c\/b\u003e Dry completely with a clean towel immediately after washing. Store only when completely moisture-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCorrosion Protection:\u003c\/b\u003e If storing the knife for extended periods or in humid environments, apply a thin coat of food-grade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/camellia-oil\"\u003ecamellia oil (\u003ci\u003eTsubaki\u003c\/i\u003e)\u003c\/a\u003e to both sides of the blade.\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 using standard water whetstones (e.g., #\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/medium-whetstones-800-2000-grit-the-workhorse-of-knife-sharpening\"\u003e1000 grit medium stone\u003c\/a\u003e for periodic edge setting followed by a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/collections\/fine-whetstones-3000-grit-refinement-polish-and-precision\"\u003efine #3000 to #6000 grit stone\u003c\/a\u003e for edge refinement). Avoid pull-through carbide sharpeners.\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\u003eWhat is a 140mm Small Santoku (Ko-Santoku) best used for?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA 140mm Small Santoku—often called a \u003ci\u003eKo-Santoku\u003c\/i\u003e—bridges the gap between a standard 165–180mm chef’s knife and a small utility (Petty) knife. Its compact length and wide blade face provide knuckle clearance for board work while offering agile control. It excels at quick, high-precision prep work: mincing shallots and garlic, dicing chilies, slicing fruit, and trimming boneless meats on compact cutting boards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eWill White Steel #2 rust, and how do I prevent corrosion?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes. White Steel #2 (\u003ci\u003eShirogami #2\u003c\/i\u003e) is a pure high-carbon Japanese steel and is not stainless. It will react to moisture and acidic ingredients, developing a natural, protective gray-blue patina over time. To prevent orange rust, wash the knife by hand with warm water and mild soap immediately after use, dry it thoroughly with a towel, and never leave it damp or run it through a dishwasher. For storage in humid environments, wipe the clean blade with a drop of food-grade \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/camellia-oil\"\u003ecamellia (\u003ci\u003etsubaki\u003c\/i\u003e) oil\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow should I sharpen the Sawakazuma White Steel #2 blade?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eWhite Steel #2 has minimal alloy impurities, making it one of the most responsive steels to sharpen on traditional Japanese water whetstones. For routine maintenance, use a #1000 grit whetstone to reset the cutting edge, followed by a #4000 to #6000 grit finishing stone to refine and polish the bevel. Avoid honing steels or mechanical pull-through sharpeners, as high-hardness Japanese carbon edges can chip against uneven abrasive surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHow does purchasing and fulfillment work through Hasu-Seizo in the Seattle area?\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eHasu-Seizo operates directly out of the greater Seattle area, curating and importing authentic, artisan-made Japanese cutlery directly from traditional blacksmith workshops in Japan. Orders placed through Hasu-Seizo ship locally from the Pacific Northwest, providing fast regional delivery across Washington State and standard domestic shipping nationwide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Sawakazuma","offers":[{"title":"140 mm","offer_id":67717442568442,"sku":"SK-620101","price":159.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0077\/4399\/5970\/files\/sawakazumasmallkurouchisantoku140m0_de30928d-6cb2-46b1-a092-433111dceaa8.jpg?v=1791866787","url":"https:\/\/hasuseizo.com\/products\/sawakazuma-small-santoku-140mm-white-steel-2","provider":"Hasu-Seizo","version":"1.0","type":"link"}