Kanetsugu SAIUN Santoku 17 cm

The Kanetsugu Saiun Santoku 170 mm is a versatile and handy kitchen knife, the Japanese equivalent of a chef's knife.

Kanetsugu Saiun kitchen knives combine beauty and functionality. Their blades are made of 33-layer Damascus steel, and the core is forged from VG-10 high-carbon stainless steel. During heat treatment, the knives undergo a “sub-zero treatment” process, which involves cooling the blade at -70°C, giving it a hardness of 61+/-1 HRC. Rapid cooling of the steel makes the blade harder and keeps it sharp for longer.

The outer layers of the knife are made of beautiful 65-layer Damascus steel, polished to a high polish. Damascus steel, which encases the hard VG-10 steel core, protects it and gives the whole knife greater flexibility.

The comfortable handle is made of Spanish micarta — a material that is completely resistant to moisture and temperature changes, making it ideal for kitchen use. The handle is additionally reinforced with two rivets and has an elegant red spacer.

The Seki Kanetsugu factory was founded in 1918 by Matsujiro Kawamura, a descendant of Kanetsugu, who first began forging samurai swords in 1345.

Specifications:

• Type: Santoku knife
• Blade length: 170 mm
• Total length: 300 mm
• Blade height: 45 mm
• Blade thickness: 2.3 mm
• Handle: micarta
• Steel: VG-10, 33-layer Damascus steel
• HRC: 61+/-1
• Grind: double bevel
• Weight: 220 grams