Masutani Santoku 170mm VG-10 17-layer Damascus

Product description

This Japanese Santoku kitchen knife comes from the Masutani Hamono Seisakusho workshop, which has been continuing the more than 700-year-old blacksmithing tradition of Echizen Uchihamono for four generations - the first area in Japan officially recognized as a center of traditional knife making. Masutani knives are known for their combination of high sharpness, clean design and very good usability in everyday cooking.

The blade is made of VG10 stainless steel (V-Gold No. 10) , which is one of the most used premium steels in Japanese kitchen knives. Thanks to the alloying with molybdenum, vanadium and cobalt, it offers high hardness, long edge life and good corrosion resistance. The heat treatment is adapted to the season, which contributes to the balanced behavior of the blade during cutting and sharpening.

The VG10 core is covered with a 17-layer Damascus sheath , which creates the characteristic wavy suminagashi pattern. Each piece is original and no two knives have exactly the same pattern. The polished surface emphasizes the fine structure of the Damascus and gives the knife an elegant appearance.

Thanks to the very thin blade with a maximum thickness of approximately 1.8 mm , the cut is extremely smooth and precise. The knife is suitable as a universal kitchen knife for cutting meat, vegetables and fish. The handle made of laminated reinforced wood with a ferrule is durable, hygienic and pleasant to the hand, which ensures comfortable control even during prolonged work.

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Knife category

Knife category: Limited edition
Knife type: Santoku (universal knife)
Country of origin: Made in Japan

This knife belongs to a limited edition , which is produced in limited quantities and is not part of regular mass production. Individual pieces are created by hand and availability is limited in time and quantity. Once sold out, the knife is usually not produced again. Exceptionally as a final sale or part of one-off auctions.

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Knife specifications

Total length: approx. 295 mm
Blade length: approx. 170 mm
Blade width: approx. 47 mm
Blade thickness: max. approx. 1.8 mm
Weight: approx. 134 g
Sharpening: ambidextrous (for right- and left-handed people)

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Materials used

Blade – core: VG10 stainless cobalt steel
Blade - sheath: 17-layer Damascus stainless steel

Handle: laminated reinforced wood
Ferrule: integrated transition ring

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Blade features

The blade is double-sided sharpened and designed for universal kitchen use.
VG10 offers an excellent balance between hardness, edge durability and ease of maintenance.
The thin geometry supports precise cutting with minimal resistance.
The Damascus sheath increases stability and gives the knife a distinctive look.

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Recommendations for new knives

To achieve maximum performance, we recommend that you gently sharpen the knife on a water stone before using it for the first time.
Regular light sharpening will help keep the blade in optimal condition.

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Knife maintenance recommendations

After each use, rinse the knife, dry it and store it in a dry place.
Even though it is stainless steel, we recommend avoiding prolonged contact with moisture.

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Notice

Not suitable for dishwashers or dryers, as high temperatures, chemicals and mechanical stress can damage the blade and handle.

The knife is not intended for cutting bones, frozen foods, hard shells or other extremely hard ingredients that may cause the blade to chip.

Avoid cutting on glass, stone or ceramic; we recommend using wooden or high-quality plastic cutting boards.