Misuzu Santoku 18cm

Handcrafted Japanese Damascus Santoku

Blade: Double-edged

Steel: AUS10 Damascus

HRC: 60

Size: Blade length 180mm. Total length 330mm. Width 45mm. Width of handle 22mm. Weight 103g.

Maker: Yamato Miyawaki, Misuzu in Hyogo, Japan

Purpose: All ingredients. Fruits, vegetables, herbs, meat and fish

Function: Chopping and slicing

This traditional Santoku knife made with Damascus steel is a handy everyday knife that will prove to be extremely satisfying to use! Sharp, strong and beautiful.

Damascus is made of multiple steels forged together to make the steel light, durable, sharp and rust resistant, as well as, to create a beautiful pattern.

The octagonal knife handle is made of waxed magnolia wood. The collar is made of buffalo horn (the band at the top of handle).

Handcrafted in Ono, Hyogo, Japan. This region is one of last of Japan where craftsman are still making knives with traditional knife making skills and practices. Each craftsman works collaboratively to ensure the tradition is kept alive and passed onto the next generation. We are proud to support this community.

Knife care: Please wash and dry the knife straight after use and never put it in dishwasher. Heating the blades will cause stretching and is detrimental to the quality. Please store in a dry and cool spot.