- Satsuma Bocho ( さつま包丁
) - - A regional variation of the bunka bocho (home kitchen knife) from the southern Satsuma region on Kyushu island. It has a slightly thicker blade for handling meats and vegetables, and a slightly smaller blade height than a santoku.
- Typically a Double Grind knife.
- Common Blade Length - 165-180mm(6.5-7.09")
- Blade Length Range - 150-195mm(5.91-7.68")
- Average Blade Thicnkess - 4.25-1.5mm(0.17-0.06")
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