Great Knife!
This knife is sharp! Thin, light and santoku like profile. Love it! So much better than the more expensive Henckels or Wustoff knives. This knife has good value to performance. Perfect for the home!
Item purchased will look different than item pictured due to variations in materials.
Masutani kitchen knives are hand-forged in Echizen, Japan, and offer exceptional value.
The blades are 17-layer damascus-clad VG10 stainless steel.
The handles are partial-tang with riveted pakka wood scales. Partial-tang knives have a more neutral balance than wa-handle knives.
Japanese chef knives are brittle and are designed for cutting soft tissue foods. High Carbon steel chef knives can rust if not kept dry.