Masutani Kokuryu Santoku 17 cm VG-10

The Masutani Kokuryu Santoku Japanese knife is the most versatile knife you can buy. It is perfect for chopping and cutting vegetables, fruit, and meat. Its blade is 165 mm long. This type of knife is a popular addition to many Japanese kitchens.

Masutani handcrafted kitchen knives are the product of a skilled blacksmith from Echizen, Fukui Prefecture. They are comparable to much more expensive knives, offering excellent value for money. The core of each knife is made of high-carbon stainless steel called VG-10. This makes it very durable. The blade is surrounded by 31 layers of Damascus steel finished with a special Tsuchime technique, which gives it a beautiful hammered effect. The blades undergo a heat treatment process, resulting in a hardness of 61-62 HRC. Their sharpness is retained for a long time – that's an additional advantage. The handle is made of pakka wood, renowned for its high resistance to moisture and temperature. Masutani knives are unmistakable thanks to their striking blue hue. They are a must-have for all home cooking enthusiasts. They are perfect for anyone just starting out with Japanese knives.

Specifications:

Brand: Masutani
Origin (Made in): Japan, Echizen
Knife type: Santoku knife
Blade length: 17 cm
Total knife length: 29.5 cm
Blade width at the handle: 4.7 cm
Blade width in the middle: 4.2 cm
Blade thickness at the handle: 1.8 mm
Blade thickness in the middle: 1.7 mm
Handle length: 12.0 cm
Handle: blue pakka wood, riveted
Steel type: VG-10 core (stainless), cladding (stainless)
Blade finish: Tsutchime (hammered), 31-layer Damascus
Blade hardness: 61+/-1 HRC
Grind: double bevel
Weight: 141 g