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Masutani is one of our favorite lines of good value knives. We get particularly excited about knives that break the price performance barriers and provide a high level of quality.
This mini santoku is constructed with a core of VG10 stainless steel. VG10 is a high carbon, stainless steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel Company. It's fully stainless and holds an edge well for cutting food. Masutani covers the core in a san-mai style of cladding using a softer stainless steel which receives a very attractive finish. The knife is ground with a deep blade path which exposes the VG10 steel at the edge resulting in a nice hamon-like appearance.
The knife has a yo-style Western handle made from blue dyed maple wood and features a stainless bolster, both of which add to the great looks of the blade. We are stunned by the quality and performance of this budget-priced knife. It might need a touch on your favorite stone before realizing its full potential, but after that it will perform as well as many blades costing twice the amount. This is a perfect choice for a beginner looking to sample an easy to maintain Japanese knife. It would also make a wonderful gift for a student chef or home cook.
Simply one of the best values on our site!Blacksmith: Masutani
Location: Echizen, Japan
Construction: Laser cut, San Mai
Cladding: Damascus Stainless
Edge Steel: VG10 Stainless
Edge Grind: Even
Handle: Yo (Western) Blue Dyed Maple Wood
Weight: 3.5 oz (100 g)
Edge Length: 130 mm
Total Length: 246 mm
Spine Thickness at Base: 2 mm
Blade Height: 36 mm
Masutani is one of our favorite lines of good value knives. We get particularly excited about knives that break the price performance barriers and provide a high level of quality.
This mini santoku is constructed with a core of VG10 stainless steel. VG10 is a high carbon, stainless steel manufactured by Takefu Special Steel Company. It's fully stainless and holds an edge well for cutting food. Masutani covers the core in a san-mai style of cladding using a softer stainless steel which receives a very attractive finish. The knife is ground with a deep blade path which exposes the VG10 steel at the edge resulting in a nice hamon-like appearance.
The knife has a yo-style Western handle made from blue dyed maple wood and features a stainless bolster, both of which add to the great looks of the blade. We are stunned by the quality and performance of this budget-priced knife. It might need a touch on your favorite stone before realizing its full potential, but after that it will perform as well as many blades costing twice the amount. This is a perfect choice for a beginner looking to sample an easy to maintain Japanese knife. It would also make a wonderful gift for a student chef or home cook.
Simply one of the best values on our site!
