• Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Ko-Santoku 130mm from Masutani
  • Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Ko-Santoku 130mm from Masutani
  • Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Ko-Santoku 130mm from Masutani
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Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Ko-Santoku 130mm

Masutani VG10 Damascus Western Ko-Santoku 130mm

€91,00 EUR
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About Masutani - 

Masutani Hamono has been producing high-quality kitchen knives for four generations in Echizen city. Their goal is to create high-quality blades at an accessible price point for anyone, and they’ve nailed it. Their blades are super accessible and cut like a dream, being lovingly shaped, polished, and handled by grandfather, father, and son. 

Working with stainless steels such as VG10 and VG1 ensures they take and keep an edge just as well as some of the fancier Japanese knives out there but aren’t as fragile or prone to rust as knives made from high-carbon steel. This furthers their accessibility, making them a valuable tool for anyone who wants to upgrade their kitchen toolkit. Typically finished with a Western-style riveted handle, called a ‘yo-handle’ in Japan, they have a confident feel without being as heavy as many Western-style knives. They feel well-balanced for professionals, home cooks, and even burnt-out retired chefs like me.

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 the unique shape and smaller easy to handle size.



Shape Santoku
Maintenance Level Low
Blade Length 130 mm |
Blade Height 36.5 mm
Thickness 1.7 mm
Weight 105 g
Steel Type VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Western Handle - Pakkawood Metal Bolster
Made in Echizen, Fukui, Japan

Stainless steel is super handy because it doesn’t rust or stain easily like carbon steel. That said, remember it is stain-less, not stain-never. While it is much easier to care for than high-carbon steel, it does benefit from proper use: use it, wash it, dry it and put it away. Always avoid the dishwasher!

USE  

• Only cut food you can bite through with this knife. Hard foods can chip the blade. No olive pits, bones,  lobster shells, woody stems or parmesan rinds. Cutting frozen food is especially bad  because the cold will make hard steel even more brittle. If you wouldn’t chew it with  your own teeth, don’t cut it.  

• Your cutting surface is the biggest culprit of dulling your knife. Use wood. End  grain wood is especially good. Plastic can be fine too, but certainly not glass,  granite or bamboo. 

• The edge of your knife works best sliding forwards or backwards. Scraping the  knife edge sideways will dull or damage the edge. Instead, use the spine of the knife to move foods across the cutting board. Do not twist the edge or pry with the edge, this is the worst screwdriver you ever bought and these motions will certainly  damage the edge. Listen to the knife! If you can hear the edge making a “tink”  sound on the cutting board, change what you are doing.  

CLEANING  

• After use, wash the knife by hand with regular dish soap, rinse with hot water  and dry by hand immediately. Dishwashers are very bad for knives.  

• Wood handles may dry out over time and exposure to water. Simply treat them  with some food safe wax.

STORING  

• Protect the edge for your safety and to avoid edge damage. A simple blade cover  will do the trick if you keep knives in a drawer or in a travel case.  

• The convenient wall magnet made with wood is a great way to show off your knives.  Be sure to put it back spine first, then roll it onto the blade face. This will keep the  edge from contacting the wood first.  

• The good ol’ counter top block can keep knives at the ready and protected, so  can drawer inserts. Whatever the method, it should keep the edge from touching  anything else. 

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How do I make a return on an online order?
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Absolutely, as long as all the items you are looking for are in stock at the location you want to pickup from, you'll be able to select that at the checkout. If one or more items aren't at your preferred location we are happy to ship it to you. 

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Overall rating: 4.7777777 / 5 from 9 reviews.

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10/10

"This is such a staple. You can’t go wrong"

— Mia D. (5/5)

Very sharp, nice staff.

"Very sharp, nice staff."

— Joseph N. (5/5)

This knife gets the job

"This knife gets the job done. fine cuts or thicker cuts it is easy to handle."

— Terrie R. (5/5)

Flawed Beauty

"We like the knife. It has the right shape, size and heft for general chopping duties in meal preparation. And it is very sharp. However, despite keeping it in its sheath and not throwing it around, it very quickly developed knicks. I expected the VG10 stainless steel to be supple enough to avoid this. Perhaps the problem is our hard cutting boards and that we don’t use a honing rod. I was hoping to avoid the extra cost."

— Harry C. (3/5)

very happy

"It's a workhorse for us!"

— Nick E. (5/5)

Amazing knife!

"Amazing knife!"

— chris h. (5/5)

A cut above

"This knife is a culinary game-changer. Its sleek design and razor-sharp blade make it a must-have for a proper kitchen. Crafted from high-quality materials, this knife boasts durability and precision. From slicing through delicate vegetables to tackling simple cuts of meat, it effortlessly delivers clean, smooth cuts every time. With proper care, this knife will remain a staple in your kitchen arsenal for years to come. In conclusion, this knife is a testament to superior craftsmanship and functionality. For me investing in this knife elevated my slicing skills."

— Shiela J. (5/5)

Beautiful Gift

"Beautiful looking knife The knife was a gift and the recipient loved it. It was the last one for his collection."

— Jean H. (5/5)

Loving it

"This is a great knife for people with smaller hands. So easy to hold and use. And my gods is it sharp. Highly recommend!!"

— kushiel77 (5/5)

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