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Masashi VS1 KAIJIN Santoku 165mm
Masashi VS1 KAIJIN Santoku 165mm
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€243,00 EUR
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About Masashi Kaijin -
The blade's core is made from hard VS1 steel clad in softer stainless steel. Through a special heat-treating process, Masashi-san can make VS1 incredibly hard, giving it edge retention on par with high-end carbon steel. He sharpens blades in a unique way, making the back end more robust for chopping and the tip more precise for delicate work.
The textured appearance of the Kaijin gives its name, which translates to ‘ash’ and references the traditional forging process Masashi uses. Normally blacksmiths must overheat the knife to achieve this sort of finish, which can tamper with the knife’s quality, but Masashi-san is able to do it in a controlled, low-temperature way that doesn’t affect the steel.
First training with his brother at Yoshikane, then striking out on his own, Masashi Yamamoto relentlessly pursues the creation of a perfect knife using the traditional techniques passed down in his family and augmented by a modern understanding of metallurgy. He’s also a certified badass, forging in flip-flops and lighting cigarettes off red-hot steel like an 80’s action hero.
About the Shape -This is also a multi-purpose knife, but with a slight vegetable bias. Santoku means 'Three Virtues' or 'To solve Three Problems'. The virtues or problems are slicing, dicing and mincing. Santoku is usually found in 160mm - 190mm lengths. These are more and more popular in Western kitchens due to their unique shape and smaller easy-to-handle size.
| Shape | Santoku |
|---|---|
| Maintenance Level | Low |
| Blade Length | | |
| Blade Height | |
| Thickness | 3.2 mm |
| Weight | |
| Steel Type | |
| Rockwell Hardness | |
| Edge/Bevel | |
| Handle | Wa (Japanese) Handle - Octagon Tochi Chestnut Water Buffalo Horn Collar |
| Knife Line | Masashi Kaijin |
| Blacksmith | Masashi Yamamoto |
| Made in | Sanjo, Niigata, Japan |
A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.
Additional Details
Additional Details
SKU: MSKAIJ165SA
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Overall rating: 4.935484 / 5 from 31 reviews.
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Reviews
All you could wish
"First class service for a first class product. Excellent."
Kaijin santoku
"Very nice knife, I love the size and shape, has a very nice weight, great all purpose knife"
Super knife!!!!
"This is a beautifully made knife with amazing craftsmanship!! The blade is stunning and reminds me of the patterns you see when you are on a frozen lake! It holds it edge and is amazingly sharp! I have never ever used anything this sharp before! It is a small but mighty knife! Perfect for those medium jobs or for someone who is a bit nervous of a longer blade. This is a must have knife!!"
The Great Japanese Knife
"This knife deserves all the accolades it receives. Not only is it weighted beautifully and crafted to perfection, it looks amazing! To cap it off I had the opportunity to have it engraved by the blacksmith himself. Amazing!"
The Best Knife I've Ever Held
"This knife is a joy to work with. Not only does it treat every vegetable like butter, but it looks gorgeous and holds it's edge brilliantly. I love using this blade and teaching my kids how to cut properly with something so effortless."
Love this knife!
"The guys at 9th Ave location were super helpful. I love that this knife is easier to care for - doesn’t rust as easy as some of my other knives."
Sanjo perfection
"If you are a fan of Yoshikane knives or any other maker from the Sanjo region you will love what Masashi is doing with this line. Super sharp out of the box and a pleasure to prep with."
Just a truly incredible knife
"This is knife after using it just a few times has instantly become my favorite knife. The santoku glides through everything, and love the low maintenance of the knife as well. I will absolutely be buying another one of his knives in future."
Great knife
"I have a Global knife and this is my first Japanese knife. The difference between the two is very significant. The fit and finish is great and it cuts incredibly well. It has become one of my most prized possessions."
Q&A
- Any idea when this knife will be back in stock? Thanks
- Hey Taylor, we are expecting those in the first part of this year, so hopefully in late Jan or Feb. Are you on the back in stock lists for the ones you want? - Ellie
- Hey will the VS1 in this blade patina with time?
- This knife is semi stainless with stainless cladding so it will take longer to patina than a carbon knife but it will eventually