Bland: Kanetsune
Type: Santoku Knife
Blade Material:
Core: VG-1 Stainless steel Tsuchime(hammered) finish
Outside: SUS410 Stainless steel
Blade Length: approx 165 mm (6.5 ")
Total Length: approx 285 mm (11.2 ")
Thickness of Spine: approx max 2 mm
Weight: approx 150 g (5.29 oz.)
Handle: Mahogany wood / Stainless steel bolster
HRC: 58-59
Made in Japan
※ As each knife is handcrafted, slight variations in size, weight, and finish should be expected.
This 3-Layers blade is a combination of hard stainless steel and soft stainless steel. This inherits the tradition of blade structure of the Japanese sword (Katana), the sharpness is famous worldwide. This has the advantage of trenchant VG1 and stainless steel that is easy to care.
VG-1 is a high-grade material. Features of the VG-1 is hard HRC 58-59 and high toughness. The organization is dense. Moreover it is a stainless steel cutlery of the ideal with excellent corrosion resistance.
About "Seki City"
Seki City boasts the largest share of cutlery production among Japan's top five cutlery-producing regions. Seki cutlery is characterized by its hard edge and long-lasting sharpness. Produced using traditional Japanese techniques and carefully controlled tempering, these implements are easy to resharpen, offering excellent initial sharpness and superior edge retention. Historically, Seki swords were renowned for their strength, flexibility, and exceptional cutting ability, earning the praise: "Unbreakable, unbendable, and cuts exceptionally well."
