Kazoku Takahiro Santoku 18 cm

This Japanese santoku has a blade with a length of 18cm. A santoku is a Japanese version of the chef's knife and is just as versatile.

About this series
Takahiro is Kazoku's second knife series and they are beautiful knives. The knives are made in a small factory in Seki, the knife city of Japan. So a Takahiro is a truly original Japanese knife!

Japanese steel
The sharpness of a knife is determined by the steel and the method of sharpening. This knife is made of Japanese VG-10 steel. Among connoisseurs, this type of steel is known as one of the best steels for knives. VG-10 steel is hard and stays sharp for a long time. Because of its high hardness, the knife can be sharpened extra sharp (at 15 degrees). The blade can also be made extra thin, cutting with great ease.

The hard core is protected by several layers of damask steel. These softer layers protect the hard steel, making the knife less vulnerable.

As a final step, the knife is worked with a hammer; the pattern obtained is called tsuchime. This hammering gives the knife a characterful finish and makes food stick less while cutting.

The handle
The handle is made of brown pakka wood. Pakka wood is made by combining wood and plastic. The result is the warm appearance of a wooden handle without the maintenance.

About the brand
Kazoku is available exclusively at Master Sharpeners. The quality is very high and the price razor sharp. We achieve this by buying directly from the manufacturer and importing ourselves. The advantage is yours! To see more of Kazoku, click here

Features

• Santoku with a blade of 18 cm
• Suitable for cutting meat, fish, vegetables and fruit
• Made of Japanese VG-10 steel
• Hardened to 61 HRC Rockwell
• Handle made of Pakka wood
• Made in Seki, Japan