Masutani Kokuryu VG10 Tsuchime Damascus 165mm Santoku. Our third addition to the new Masutani knife line is this excellent santoku. Masutani is a small blacksmith shop located in Echizen in the Fukui Prefecture and offers unmatched value. This santoku is a perfect knife for home cooks or pro chefs seeking a blade that is easy to use and maintain.
The knife featured here is made from VG10 stainless steel. VG10 steel is made specifically for kitchen knife production. Its durability and ease of sharpening are perfect for kitchen knives. The cladding receives a very attractive hammered finish with Damascus toward the bottom of the blade. Together with the lovely yo-style Western handle made from a single piece of rosewood, it creates a very attractive package.
The shorter length of this santoku is perfectly suited to chefs working with smaller ingredients or in restricted spaces. It is also a good length for novice knife users to hone their cutting skills. The reduced length also makes for a very rigid blade that feels quick and precise in use.Blacksmith: Masutani
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Laser Cut, San Mai
Cladding: Hammered Stainless, Damascus
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Yo (Western) Single Piece Rosewood
Weight: 4.9 oz (142 g)
Edge Length: 170 mm
Total Length: 295 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 47 mm
The knife featured here is made from VG10 stainless steel. VG10 steel is made specifically for kitchen knife production. Its durability and ease of sharpening are perfect for kitchen knives. The cladding receives a very attractive hammered finish with Damascus toward the bottom of the blade. Together with the lovely yo-style Western handle made from a single piece of rosewood, it creates a very attractive package.
The shorter length of this santoku is perfectly suited to chefs working with smaller ingredients or in restricted spaces. It is also a good length for novice knife users to hone their cutting skills. The reduced length also makes for a very rigid blade that feels quick and precise in use.
