• Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm from Masakage
  • Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm from Masakage
  • Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm from Masakage
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Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm

Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm

$330.00 USD
$330.00 USD
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About Masakage Kiri - 

When you first pick up the Kiri, you’ll notice just how light it is. The steel is hammered thinner than your average knife, which lets it fly through dense foods like potatoes and squash with ease. This knife is hand-forged from VG10, a high-carbon stainless steel that gets wildly sharp and holds an excellent edge without requiring much maintenance. The VG10 core steel is laminated with stunning layers of damascus steel, which, combined with the red and white Japanese wa handle, make for a STUNNING knife. Truly, usable art!

Yoshimi Kato is the son-in-law and successor of Hiroshi Kato, one of the founders of Takefu Knife Village. The transition from apprentice to master blacksmith and company head has been seamless for Yoshimi-san. He tells me that he strives to continuously improve his skill day-by-day, and I look forward to working with the next generation of Kato for decades to come! 

Yoshimi-san is a quiet man, calmly pushing forward at a steady pace and speaking more through his knives than his words. And boy, do they speak! Yoshimi-san’s knives are among the most gorgeous, laser-like blades I’ve ever handled.

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 165 mm |
Blade Height 46 mm
Thickness 2.4 mm
Weight 128 g
Steel Type VG10 Stainless Steel with Stainless Steel Cladding
Rockwell Hardness 60 - 62
Edge/Bevel Double (50/50)
Handle Wa (Japanese) Handle - Oval Magnolia Red Pakkawood Collar
Knife Line Masakage Kiri
Blacksmith Yoshimi Kato
Made in Echizen, Fukui, Japan
Brand Masakage

A note about measurements: Handmade Japanese knives can vary in their dimensions, so these measurements are only an example.


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. 

SKU: MAAV165SA

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Overall rating: 4.915493 / 5 from 71 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm is a highly regarded knife known for its lightweight design, exceptional sharpness, and stunning aesthetics. Customers praise its high-quality VG10 steel and damascus layers, which contribute to its durability and ease of use. The knife's handle, though varied in opinion, and its feel in hand are also highlighted as positive aspects.

Summary topics

  • Handle Comfort: 7%
  • Blade Sharpness: 13%
  • Overall Quality: 13%
  • Feel in Hand: 15%

Review topics: ["weight","quality","light","handle","looks","finish","value","edge","staff","balance","feels","service","piece","price","knife","blade","choice","experience","wood","wax","chef","knifewear","store","cuts"].

Review highlights

  • "The quality is superb, durable blade, and the wood feels great in my hand." — Avni P.
  • "Would recommend to anyone looking for a slick light weight knife with a sexy finish and wood Handel." — Jorge L.
  • "If your looking for high quality and service this is the place to go" — Richard W.

Reviews

We bought this as a

"We bought this as a gift for our foodie daughter. I let her know she could exchange it for any other knife, but she wanted to keep this one. She loves it!"

— Glen P. (5/5)

Masakage Kiri Santoku 165mm

"Super sexy looking knife very sharp light weight but at the same time decent thickness on the spine. I really love it. I got the 240mm Gyuto too same happy feelings and satisfaction A.K.A ah like it a lot😍❤️👌🏽"

— Arnel A. (5/5)

Love it

"Love it. This knife is amazing and it will last a lifetime. So sharp, amazing finesse, nice feeling, super light and don’t have to worry to much about rusting. Finish is perfect. Definitely recommend this quality knife for all use. We are vegetarian and it suits us perfectly."

— Valerie B. (5/5)

Obsessed! The handle is incredible,

"Obsessed! The handle is incredible, the wood finish is SO smooth and the blade cuts everything like butter. The damascus pattern is stunning. It’s not only a sturdy knife that makes everyone feel like a pro, but it’s a gorgeous piece of art!"

— Nicole F. (5/5)

Beautiful Knife. Very sharp

"Bought it for my boyfriend and it works amazingly well. Not only is it sharp and fun to cut with, but it's stunningly beautiful and easy to take care of. I would recommend it."

— Melody O. (5/5)

Now I know what all

"Now I know what all the hype around owning your own professional knife is about. This blade is so amazing. Still getting the hang of it, but as a beginner it's amazing. Light, easy to wield, sturdy, top quality. Can't wait to add more to my growing collection :)"

— Neil H. (5/5)

Excellent knife. Very sharp. Cuts

"Excellent knife. Very sharp. Cuts smoothly and easy to hold. Light. Perfect shape. You can see the great quality right away. The customer service is excellent. I don't even use any other knifes anymore because this one is a joy to use."

— Ken P. (5/5)

I was amazed every time

"I was amazed every time i used This . I’m so happy to my first japanese knive ☺️"

— Christine R. (5/5)

Employee Gift

"The Masakage Kiri Santoku is a stunning and well crafted knife. Our company laser engraved the handle to give out as a gift for 10 years service. I’m sure it will be the favourite knife in the kitchen. Knifewear was very helpful in providing knowledge while deciding the model as well as excellent customer service through ordering and delivery."

— Tanya M. (5/5)

My First Japanese knife

"Super sharp out of the box. The size is perfect for any job that i do. Will be buying a gyuto next :)"

— Patrick G. (5/5)

Q&A

Hi how long is the knife? Is it the same in the IG video with the slicing of tomato
Hey! The knife blade is 165mm (Or 6.5 inchs!) long! Can you send me a link to the video and I'll let you know! We slice allot of tomatoes!

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