Hand-forged VG10 Damascus Santoku knife by Mr. Shinsuke Kamo, the third generation of the Kamo blacksmith family from Echizen city.
The hammered blade has a beautiful finish like a work of art, and it is very sharp! It is rust resistant, so easy to maintain. Mr.Kamo is one of the craftsmen who make the highest quality forged knives in Japan.
Material : VG10 Damascus
Cutting edge VG10 steel (product of Takefu steel Co., Ltd.) is one of the best steels for Japanese knife. (1)Very hard and sharp , (2)superior edge retention (3)and has oxidation resistance. HRC = 60-61, Chromium =15%-16%. And the VG10 steel cutting edge is integrated into stainless damascus steel.
Type of knife : Wa(Japanese traditional style)-santoku
Santoku is a versatile kitchen knife that can cut meat, fish and vegetables. It is the most used kitchen knife in Japan, and it is also the most exported Japanese knife to the Western market.
Specifications
- Brand : Echizen Kamo
- Length : Blade 170mm (6.7inch) , Total Length 305mm (12inch)
- Weight : 145grs (5.1oz)
- Blade : VG10 , 17 layers Damascus steel
- Hardness : HRC 61
- Handle : Rose Wood
- For : Right-handed users and Left-handed users
Maintenance
- Keep clean and dry after use.
- Do not use for any frozen foods or bones.
- Not recommend to clean in dishwasher.
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