Masashi Nashiji Black Santoku 165 mm SLD

Used for many kitchen tasks, the Masashi SLD Black has a blade length of 165 mm. With this versatile, dark blade, cutting and chopping will be a pure delight.

The knives are made entirely by Masashi-san himself. The master forges the steel, applies the polish, and sharpens the knives.

Forged using the SAN-MAI technique, the Masashi SLD Series knives have a three-layer blade with an extremely hard core. It is made of SLD steel, while the outer layers are made of soft, rust-resistant steel. They protect the core. The blades provide flexibility and durability thanks to the SAN-MAI technique. During heat treatment, the knives achieve an extremely high level of hardness – 60-62 HRC. The unique Japanese look of these knives is ensured by the Kurouchi blade finish. The traditional Japanese octagonal handle also attracts attention. It is made of light magnolia wood in the “WA” style and guarantees comfort of use for both right- and left-handed people.

Specifications:

Brand: Masashi Yamamoto
Origin (Made in): Sanjo, Japan
Knife type: Santoku knife
Blade length: 16.5 cm
Total knife length: 30.4 cm
Blade width at the handle: 5.1 cm
Blade width in the middle: 4.5 cm
Blade thickness at the handle: 4.7 mm
Blade thickness in the middle: 2.1 mm
Handle length: 12.6 cm
Handle: magnolia wood, buffalo horn ferrule
Steel: SLD core (stainless), SUS405 cladding (stainless)
Blade finish: Kurouchi
Hardness: 63-64 HRC
Grind: double bevel
Weight: 149 g