Masamoto VG Santoku 180mm

Masamoto Sohonten knives are prized for the quality of their workmanship and materials and are renowned for their durability. The popular Santoku is a versatile blade. (Santoku means ‘three virtues’) It is a cross between a Nakiri and Gyuto, originally intended for the home cook. It is a multipurpose knife that can be used for cutting meat, fish, vegetables, and fruit.

This VG Santoku measures 180mm along the edge. It is a fairly light knife that has a well-balanced feel partly attributable to the Duracon western style handle. The knives in this line feature tough and low maintenance steel known as Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium. It is a fine-grained yet rugged alloy that allows for great edges and long lasting retention. Note that the edges are sharpened with a 70/30 bevel.

Brand: Masamoto

Location: Tokyo Japan

Steel: Hyper Molybdenum Vanadium

Edge Grind: Asymmetric Right 73/30

Weight: 5.7 oz/ 160g

Blade Length: 180 mm

Overall Length: 295 mm

Spine Thickness at Heel: 1.7 mm

Blade Height at Heel: 46 mm

Photos by Gustavo Bermudez