



VG10 Damascus Japanese Steel Santoku 180mm Knife with Wooden Guard - Kyokuto
The Kyokuto series has inherited the tradition of the Japanese sword maker "Masamine Sumitani" (1921-1998) in the shapes of the blades used.
Santoku is a versatile knife that can cut meat, fish and vegetables. It is the most widely used kitchen knife in Japan, and it is also the most exported Japanese kitchen knife to the Western market. Its blades are generally 16 to 18 cm in size, light and offer a wide blade.
The Kyokuto Collection has a VG10 core with 66 layers of Damascus steel. The efficiency of this high quality steel has a remarkable hardness of HRC60 due to a high carbon content, providing a precise and durable cutting edge.
This Santoku knife has a 15° blade angle with an unmatched sharpness making it perfect for precise cutting of all types of food.
The handle is made from pakka wood which is moisture resistant and has a beautiful light wood finish. The bolster is made of stainless steel with.
Each knife comes with a beautiful wooden sheath or "Saya", a micro fiber cleaning cloth and a black box.