Japanese Kitchen Santoku Knife 165mm 6 1/2 inch Nashiji VG1 Stainless SEKI JAPAN

Unique shaped Japanese kitchen knife that are commonly used in household for cutting vegetables, meat and fish.

Item Condition : Brand New
Brand : S.K.K. CUTLERY
Model : FUJIMI
Type : Santoku Knife
Total length : 305mm (12.0″)
Blade length : 165mm (6.5″)
Blade width : 47mm (1.8″)
Blade thickness : 2.3mm (0.09″)
Net weight : About 115g
HRC : About 60-61
Material
Blade : VG-1 Stainless Steel
Handle : Magnolia / Water Buffalo Horns bolster

Stainless steel is rust resistant, but less sharp than carbon steel.
However, most Japanese stainless steel blades are mixed with various steel materials to increase sharpness.
You will find that some stainless steel blades will retain its sharpness as much as those made of carbon steel.
Those stainless steel blades are not as rust resistant as blades made of 100% stainless steel.
They may get rusty if you store them without properly drying after use, or leave them without washing for a long period of time after cutting high acidic food such as lemons.
Stainless steel blades are recommended for those who do not want to spend time on maintenance as they do not rust as easily as carbon steel blades.
Please make sure you wipe water out and store it.

Made in SEKI JAPAN