Sanshu Dimpled Santoku

DP3 series are my starting point for quality.
They represent extreme value and I personally recommend these for apprentice chefs and home cooks.
Anything cheaper is not worth cutting with.

The DP3 series is  a 3 layer blade, the core consists of high cobalt alloy steel (VG-10).
This is clad on each side with a layer of high chrome rust resistant steel.

The western style handle is made of a recycled timber product.

Steel: VG-10  and stainless outer
Blade length: 170mm/ 6.7"
Blade thickness: 1.9mm 
Blade Height: 45mm/ 1.77"
Overall length: 300mm/ 11.8"
Weight: 140g/ 0.30 pounds
RC Hardness: 60