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  • Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm from Fujimoto
  • Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm from Fujimoto
  • Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm from Fujimoto
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Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm

Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm

$251.00 CAD
$251.00 CAD
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A semi-stainless workhorse. The Hammer Tone can do it all, great for professional chefs, home cooks and everyone in between.

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I’ve always loved blades like this with a hammered ‘tsuchime’ texture and a dark ‘kurouchi’ finish because they show the love that went into making the knife and just looks so badass. This particular blade is forged from SLD steel, which takes a crazy edge and holds it super well but isn’t high maintenance like some Japanese steels. Just wash by hand and wipe it dry to avoid rust!

Fujimoto knives sport a classic Japanese handle, called a ‘wa handle,’ that puts most of the knife’s weight in the blade.  While it may seem a little unusual to some, this design allows the knife to do more of the work and is super comfortable once you get used to it.

Fujimoto blades are crafted by a team of expert craftspeople, and each step is hand-done by a specialist in their field to create a consistent, affordable, high-performance knife. The result is an incredible Japanese blade in a traditional style that is super reliable and doesn’t break the bank.

About the Shape - Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The three virtues are meat, fish and vegetables, or slicing, dicing and mincing depending on your interpretation. This means that the Santoku is an all-around knife, the height means good clearance for big hands, while the relatively short blade can be wielded by anyone.

Shape Santoku
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 165 mm |
Thickness 3.7 mm / 1.3 mm
ⓘAbove the Heel / 1cm from the tip.
Weight 139 g
Steel Type SLD Semi-Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Walnut Black Pakkawood Collar
Knife Line Fujimoto Hammer Tone
Brand Fujimoto x Tadafusa
Made in Tsubame-Sanjo, Niigata, Japan

A NOTE ABOUT RUST

Semi-stainless steel is a compromise between the edge retention of carbon steel
and the rust resistance of stainless. This steel will rust if you let it. To avoid “bad” rust (orange rust) Wipe the knife dry with a dry cloth after use. By this we mean: between cutting and putting the knife down, wipe it dry. Overtime the blade will begin to protect itself with an oxide layer (grey to dark grey “good” rust), this will slow the reaction time but not inhibit the rust entirely. Maintain the good habit of drying off your knife.

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End-grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe mineral oil or beeswax.  

• If you see orange rust, remove it. The scrubby side of a sponge can do the trick.  If it’s still not coming off try baking soda and water mixed into a paste or a product called Barkeeper’s Friend.  

STORING  

• Protect the edge; for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or travel case. 

• A convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good-ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected. So can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, keep the edge from touching anything else. 

Shipping and Returns

We aim to ship your order within 1 business day at Knifewear, if there is a hold up, we'll aim to let you know and give you a timeline.

We offer $3 shipping on orders over $100* anywhere in Canada and $200* to customers in the USA. We ship worldwide, and offer up to the minute rates from our shipping partner DHL.

*Konro Grills and some other larger items are excluded from the free shipping offer.

How do I make a return on an online order?
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Can I pick up my order Curbside / At the store?
Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.9333334 / 5 from 120 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Santoku 165mm knife is praised for its exceptional quality, comfortable grip, and stunning appearance. Crafted with SLD steel, it offers a sharp and durable edge, making it ideal for various cooking tasks. The knife's traditional design and expert craftsmanship ensure reliability and affordability.

Summary topics

  • Comfortable Grip: 8%
  • Blade Quality: 14%
  • Durability: 6%
  • Overall Quality: 13%
  • Aesthetic Appeal: 9%

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Review highlights

  • "Love my new knife, super good quality, not to mention it looks beautiful!" — Sally W.
  • "The handle feels very comfortable and it’s easy to change grips on the fly." — Abhie P.
  • "Japanese handle is incredibly comfortable, knife is light and versatile and the blade is ridiculously sharp." — Chris M.

Reviews

Very happy with my purchase

"My knife is very sharp and lovely to use. It's the best knife I've ever had and it makes me look forward to prep-work."

— Beverly E. (5/5)

Beautiful knife

"This knife is fantastic and beautifully made"

— Karin W. (5/5)

Stellar knife

"Absolutely loving the size, great for vegetables and smaller knives when I don’t want to pull out something bigger."

— Evan M. (5/5)

Great versatile knife, a pleasure to use!

"I’m glad I got this knife. It’s reliable, maneuverable, looks cool, and is easy to care for. It also makes a lot of things possible that weren’t before with the standard chef’s knives I’ve bought over the years. I’m thinking of getting a Nakiri to go with it."

— Tom B. (5/5)

Great Knife! Would Recommend

"Got this knife as a gift for a family member for their first nice knife. They really liked the 150mm Hatsukokoro Kumokage Honesuki that I had but it's CS not SS, so I found this Fujimoto SLD santoku which seemed to be the only SS knife that had decent thickness (for durability for a first time user) & shared other characteristics. But this knife cuts beautifully, there is no wedging, it feels light in the hand, has good food release, & didn't have any manufacturing imperfections. Plus, it also benefits me that any time I visit will be a sharp knife there."

— Evan S. (5/5)

My Fujimoto knife has been

"My Fujimoto knife has been great, much needed upgrade. Maeve was a great help in finding me the right knife and very knowledgeable! Will be back!"

— Josh m. (5/5)

Fujimoto

"Amazing !"

— Francis L. (5/5)

Excellent knife

"Feel good in your hand. Makes cutting easier"

— Patricia m. (5/5)

An amazing experience

"My first time buying from Knifewear and it definitely won't be my last. Robbie was very patient in helping me find the right knife for me. He was very knowledgable and clearly passionate about knives. The experience couldn't have been better. I'm in love with this knife and can't wait to use it more."

— Jeff K. (5/5)

Fujimoto Hammer Tone SLD Knife

"This was a gift for my husband, and he loves it! I had tried my friends same style knife, bought at your shop and was so impressed that I knew we needed one. I suspect that we will be adding more of these exceptional knives to our collection in the years to come."

— Louise P. (5/5)

Q&A

I was hoping to get this for a gift for my friend that lives in Nova Scotia. Do you ship there?
Hi Doug, we absolutely do! We even offer free shipping on orders over $100, so this will ship free to them as well. Let us know if you have any other questions! - Ellie
Is it normal for black color to come off the knife when I first wash it?
Hey there, thanks for getting in touch! So some of it will come off over time, as it is just a coating. If you send over some pictures, we can take a closer look - Ellie
FUJIMOTO HAMMER TONE SLD SANTOKU 165MM Will this knife need to be sharpened regularly? If so, what type of whetstone do you suggest? Thank you!
Hey there! With proper use and care, the knife should hold an edge quite well. SLD is a very hard Japanese stainless steel, and is capable of impressive edge retention, granted the knife is used properly. I would probably recommend a 1000 and 4000 grit stone (or similar) for regular touch ups, but a white ceramic honing rod and / or a strop will help make a huge difference as well! - Owen
When are you getting more of the Fujimoto Hammer tone SLD Santoku 165mm knives in?
Hey there! We have them on order, we're hoping to get them in the next few months. Would you like an email when they come in?

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