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Hitohira · Santoku (Compact All-Rounder)
Hitohira Kikuchiyo Ren Ginsan Santoku 180mm
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Price comparison
Lowest listed price first · every store converted to USD
Price gap $19 USD: StaySharp lists it for less than the dearest of 3 stores. Product prices only; shipping and taxes are extra.
| Retailer | Price | Shipping | Last checked | Store link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
🇨🇦StaySharpLowest listed price | $301 USDC$420 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇨🇦Ai & Om Knives | $314 USDC$439 at the store · you pay in CAD | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇳🇱Karasu | $320 USD€285 at the store · you pay in EUR | Ships from the Netherlands; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | Go to store | |
🇺🇸StrataOut of stock | $240 USDlast listed price | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US | View listing | |
🇯🇵HitohiraOut of stock | $263 USDlast listed price · ¥41,450 at the store · you pay in JPY | Ships from Japan; import duties and taxes may applyShips to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇺🇸Carbon Knife CoOut of stock | $335 USDlast listed price | Free US shipping over $100Ships to US, CA, IL | View listing | |
🇺🇸Bernal CutleryOut of stock | $420 USDlast listed price | Shipping calculated at checkoutShips to US, CA, IL | View listing |
These are product prices as the stores listed them at the check date shown, not delivered totals: shipping, taxes and import fees depend on where you live, and stock can change after a check. Prices in other currencies are converted at the European Central Bank rate of 2 Nov 2026. Each price was matched to this exact version of the knife, listed as in stock, and checked within the last 48 hours. Out-of-stock rows show the store's last listed price; they don't count toward the lowest price or the price gap. How we check · Terms
Average price
Average listed price across all stores, one point per month, in USD
A new point is added on the 1st of each month.
Specifications
- Maker
- Hitohira
- Blacksmith
- Kikuchiyo
- Made in
- Sakai-Osaka, Japan
- Steel
- Yasuki Silver #3 (Ginsan)
- Cladding
- soft stainless clad
- Handle
- Japanese (wa)
- Blade length
- 173 mm
- Total length
- 318 mm
- Blade height at heel
- 51 mm
- Spine thickness
- 3.1 mm
- Weight
- 147 g
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What to know before you buy
About this knife
- Santoku knives of this 180mm length are a mid size that suits smaller boards and kitchens.
- It has a Japanese-style (wa) handle: a handle without a metal bolster, set into the blade with a hidden tang.
- Ginsan (Silver #3) is a stainless steel, which resists rust better than carbon steel.
- It is double-bevel (sharpened on both sides), so it works for left- and right-handed cooks.
Limits to know
- Like any hard Japanese blade, keep it off bones, frozen food and glass or stone boards.
Written from this knife's catalog record (steel, handle, length, grind). Knife Fit has not tested it; see how we work.
Good to know for beginners
A santoku is a compact all-rounder with a flatter edge, made for push-cutting vegetables, meat and fish. Ginsan (Silver #3) is stainless: it resists rust better than carbon steel, which makes it an easy choice for everyday cooking. The Japanese wa handle is light and puts the balance toward the blade.
In the glossary: Santoku · Ginsan (Silver #3) · Japanese handle
Newest price check for this knife: . Catalog data last refreshed 2 Nov 2026. Knife Fit compares prices only and does not sell knives.