Masanobu VG-10 Damascus Santoku 7" (180 mm)
Description
About Masanobu VG-10 Damascus
Masanobu knives are made out of a VG-10 cobalt stain resistant steel blade and a pressed wood handle with a metal bolster to provide exceptionally balanced weight. This line was developed by combining traditional Japanese knife aesthetics with state of the art computerized laser processing technology. The VG-10 cobalt blade is one of the highest quality steels used in knife production, and has an excellent edge retention. Masanobu Damascus knives are laser printed to have a Japanese damascus look and without sacrificing sharpness.
Purpose of Santoku
The santoku, meaning "three virtues", is an all-purpose knife that takes its name from its ability to easily handle meat, fish and vegetables. The high profile of the blade makes the santoku well-suited for smaller kitchen spaces and keeps the knuckles well above the cutting board.
- As seen on Munchies: Creepy Clown’s Guide to Knives, Oct 2016
- As seen on Grub Street, May 2016
- As seen on Glee Magazine, February 2007
Country of Origin: Japan
Specifications
| Style | Santoku |
|---|---|
| Steel Type | Stain-Resistant Steel |
| Steel Material | VG-10 |
| Saya Cover | Not Included |
| Knife Bevel | 70/30 |
| Handle Material | Composite Wood |
| Bolster Material | Nickel |
| HRC | 59 - 60 |
| Knife Weight [grams] | 178 |
| Blade Width (Widest part of the blade) [inches] | 1.75 |
| Spine Width (Widest part of the spine) [inches] | 0.09 |
| Handle Length [inches] | 5.08 |
Use
General knife care tips and warnings
- Never wash knives in the dishwasher
- Stain-resistant knives are not stainless.
- Improper care will result in rusting and chipping.
- Please wipe knives dry after use to prevent rusting.
- Western style knives sold at KORIN have significantly thinner blades than typical Western knives. Use of honing steels or sharpening machines may result in chipping.
- We advice all customers to always use sharpening stones to sharpen or hone knives.
For more information, please check our page on sharpening tips.