Mikazuki - AUS8 Pro series Santoku knife 180mm

Specifications:
Knife Type: Santoku
Steel Type: AUS8 stainless steel
Blade Hardness: HRC 58
Edge / Blade Type: Double Bevel 
Blade Length: 180mm
Full Length: 300mm
Blade Height (Heel): 47mm
Spine Thickness(Heel): 1.8mm
Handle: Black plywood
Weight: 149g

Saya (sheath) for this Santoku knife 180mm

Type of knife:
Santoku is an all-round knife for cutting, dicing, slicing meat, fish and vegetables. Santoku means the three virtues in Japanese. Wider and rounded shape is especially suitable design for cutting vegetables. This multi tasking Santoku knife is very popular for home cooks in Japan. Most Santoku knives have a blade length of 165-180mm. 

About Mikazuki brand:
Mikazuki is our house brand. We select high quality products from one of the top knife makers in Sakai, Japan. This brand represents exceptional value for money with great finished products.

About steel type:
AUS 8 (Molybdenum Vanadium Stainless Steel) is popular Japanese mid range performance stainless steel for knives which are made by Aichi Steel Corporation in Japan. It is hard, durable and has excellent rust/corrosion resistance. AUS 8 is  reasonably priced and easy to resharpen in comparison to other stainless steels.
 
Use and Care:
- Do not attempt to cut, hit or chop frozen products or bones. The blade can chip or break.
- Hand wash with warm water and towel dry.
- Use a sharpening stone to maintain the sharpness of the blade.
- Do not use a dishwasher to clean your knife.

Note:
If you are under the age of 18 years, you cannot place orders with Mikazuki Knives.