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Jacob Anstaett said he usually keeps the core geometry of his wa handles in an octagonal cross-section and adapts the dimensions slightly for comfort.” The wa of his santoku is stabilized Tasmanian blackwood. The 7-inch integral blade is Hitachi 1085 carbon steel in a brut-de-forge finish. Overall length: 12 inches. Jacob’s price for a similar knife: $700. (SharpByCoop image)

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