AEB-L Santoku Japanese Chef Knife Blank - AC01
The santoku is the workhorse of the Japanese home kitchen. A flatter edge and shallow tip make it forgiving to learn on, and the compact length keeps it nimble in tight spaces. The blade measures 175 mm, 255 mm overall. A hidden tang knife blank, made for a wa handle or a block handle.
Few stainless steels sharpen as easily as AEB-L. The fine grain structure takes a keen edge quickly and holds it well at kitchen hardness, with corrosion resistance to match.
Our process is deliberately simple: certified Voestalpine steel, hand grinding in our workshop, then professional heat treatment back at Voestalpine. That is why the hardness figures below are reliable.
Specifications
Steel : Uddeholm AEB-L Stainless Steel
Hardness : 60 HRC
Thickness : 2.5 mm (0.1 in)
Blade Length : 175 mm (6.9 in)
+Tail Length : 80 mm (3.1 in)
Max Width : 45 mm (1.8 in)
Pin Holes : 6 mm (0.24 in)
Grinding : High Flat Ground
This tang is sized for a traditional wa handle. Stabilised wood with a horn or micarta ferrule is the classic route, and it keeps the finished knife light in the hand.
Our catalogue covers kitchen knife blanks, Japanese chef blade blanks and outdoor knife making supplies — all ground and hardened before they ship. Arrives ground and sharpened, so the only work left is the handle. Ask for it unsharpened if you prefer.
UPS Express delivery worldwide — 1-3 business days across Europe, 2-5 to the United States.
Manufacturer
Uddeholm (Voestalpine)