MULTI-PURPOSE 6.5 INCH EXTRA SHARP SANTOKU ALL-PURPOSE UTILITY KNIFE - A traditional multi-use utility knife for cooks. It is called Santoku (Also called Bunka) chef knife in Japan and the best multipurpose kitchen knife for cutting the vegetable, meats, and fishes. It is a functional kitchen knife that supports various types of ingredients with just one knife. Compared to a chef's knife, The blade is small and easy to handle even for women.
POWDER METALLURGY PROCESSING HIGH SPEED STEEL - Uses high-grade powdered high-speed steel. Because it is the finest grade stainless steel, it is resistant to rust and maintains excellent sharpness. A representative of the level of stainless steel used by professional Japanese cooks, it features excellent sharpness and durability that can not be considered an ordinal stainless steel kitchen knife.
COMFORT JAPANESE WOODEN WA HANDLE - It is a traditional Japanese handle made of magnolia and water buffalo horn. It is characterized by a very lightweight compared to Western knives such as Germany and France. Because of the lightness of the handle, the center of gravity of the knife inclines toward the blade, and it can be cut with minimal force without crushing the fiber of food. This is a full-fledged handle used by Japanese sushi chefs and Japanese cooks.
PRODUCT INFORMATION - Made in Japan / Blade length: 6.5 inches (165 mm) / Weight: 4.0 oz / Blade material: Powdered high speed steel (rust resistant) / Handle material: Water buffalo horn & magnolia (Japanese style WA handle) / Hardness Rockwell C scale (HRC): 62
GENUINE PREMIUM JAPANESE CRAFTSMANSHIP IDEAL FOR PERSONAL USE OR AS PRESENTS - Crafted in Tokyo, Japan. Official MASAMOTO English instructions are provided. Exceptional handmade items produced by skilled artisans from a kitchen knife maker with over a century and a half of tradition. The blade offers remarkable sharpness, allowing for precise cutting without getting stuck. Its expertly curved edge is perfect for slicing, chopping, and rocking motions.